girl's name
Nefissa
neh-FEE-sah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 85
Nefissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1990.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nefissa Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nefissa?
In 2010, Nefissa was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nefissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nefissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nefissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nefissa
- Arabic neh-FEE-sah
Sibling Names for Nefissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nefissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nefissa
Is Nefissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Nefissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nefissa?
Nefissa has 3 syllables.
When was Nefissa most popular?
Nefissa peaked in 2006, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.