Nyssa
Pronunciation: [ n-IHS-uh ]
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Nyssa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 1,811 babies have been named Nyssa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nyssa is past its peak , currently ranked #9,224 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,224
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Nyssa
Nyssa is a girl name .
Nyssa is currently ranked #9,224 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nyssa include Nys, Nyy, Nyie, and Nyskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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