Nysa

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Pronounced NYE-sah /ˈnaɪ.sə/Medium

Meaning: From Nysa, the mythical mountain where the infant Dionysus was nursed in Greek myth; also read in some traditions as 'goal; ambition; new beginning.' Lyrical and classical.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical mythic name: Nysa is the Greek mountain of Dionysus, also read as 'goal' (said 'NYE-sah'). Classical and rare.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom Nysa, the mythical mountain where the infant Dionysus was nursed in Greek myth; also read in some traditions as 'goal; ambition; new beginning.' Lyrical and classical.

U.S. rank (2024)#10839 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 373

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nysa comes from Greek myth, the mountain where Dionysus was nursed; some traditions also gloss it as 'goal; ambition.' It reads classical and airy; routes vary, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'NYE-sah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, mythic, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nysa is the mythical mountain where the infant Dionysus was raised in Greek legend, and is also read as 'goal; new beginning' - a lyrical, classical name (said 'NYE-sah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Nysa — Greek mythic mountain of Dionysus; also 'goal'; routes vary

Variations

NyssaNisaNysah

Nicknames

NysSasa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nysa mean?

Nysa is the mythical Greek mountain where Dionysus was raised; it is also read as 'goal; new beginning.' Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nysa?

It's said NYE-sah /ˈnaɪ.sə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nysa a boy or girl name?

Nysa is a girl's name.

How popular is Nysa?

Nysa is a rare name in the U.S.