Nilsa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nilsa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,782 babies have been named Nilsa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nilsa is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #14,912 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,912
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Nilsa
Nilsa is a girl name .
Nilsa is currently ranked #14,912 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nilsa include Nil, Niy, Niie, and Nilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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