Nishma
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nishma first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 16 babies have been named Nishma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nishma is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #26,257 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #26,257
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nishma
Nishma is a girl name .
Nishma is currently ranked #26,257 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nishma include Nis, Nish, Nishy, Nishie, Niy, Niie, and Niskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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