Nissim - A very unique male name
Nissim at a glance
Nissim is ranked #3190 among boy baby names in 2025, with 10 births in 2025. It peaked in 1994 at #2767 and first appeared on the charts in 1993.
- Rank in 2025
- #3190
- Births in 2025
- 10
- Peak year
- 1994 (#2767)
- First appeared
- 1993
- Trend
- #3723 in 2015 → #3190 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 146,628 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nissim peaked in popularity 32 years ago in 1994 on position 2767.
Famous with this name
Niv Nissim
Nissim Sharim
Nissim Aloni
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Nissim is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nissim is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,188 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,188.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nissim is where you live.
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Nissim origin and meaning
Hebrew
Miracles, plural of nes, miracle
Nissim is a Hebrew name meaning miracles, the plural of nes, miracle. It is used chiefly in Jewish families, especially Sephardic families, and appears in United States data from 1993, peaking in 2024. Its meaning gives it a celebratory, grateful sense.
Attested etymology
Nissim is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Nissim, pop culture references for the name Nissim and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Nissim
We've found the following names that sound similar to Nissim, sorted by popularity.
Nixon / Naquan / Nosson / Naseem / Nachman / Nashawn / Neizan / Nuchem / Nochum / Nasim /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3190 |
| 2024 | 2773 |
| 2023 | 3491 |
| 2022 | 3195 |
| 2017 | 3653 |
| 2015 | 3723 |
| 2014 | 3458 |
| 2011 | 4213 |
| 2008 | 3318 |
| 2004 | 3290 |
| 2003 | 3398 |
| 2000 | 3729 |
| 1995 | 3416 |
| 1994 | 2767 |
| 1993 | 3503 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New York | 1188 |
Even more about Nissim
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Nissim a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Nissim?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
nee-SEEM · /niːˈsiːm/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Nisim — Variant transliteration
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1993, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
A Hebrew name that means miracles.
Worth knowing
- Nisim is the same name in another transliteration.
