Will my child share the name Nisa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Nisa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nisa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nisa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nisa is declining: down 1,098 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. It peaked at #1,332 in 2010.

Is Nisa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nisa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Nisa?

Notable people named Nisa include: Nisa Romyen — Nisa Romyen is a Thai international footballer who plays as a forward.; Nisa Godrej — Nisaba Adi "Nisa" Godrej is an Indian businesswoman, and the chair of Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL)..

Is Nisa a popular baby name in the United States?

Nisa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2605

Nisa

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Nisa is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Nisa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Nisa

Nisa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 609 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1332 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Nisa is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nisa in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Nisa

Nisa Romyen — Nisa Romyen is a Thai international footballer who plays as a forward.
Nisa Godrej — Nisaba Adi "Nisa" Godrej is an Indian businesswoman, and the chair of Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL).

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