unisex name
Nesiah
neh-SY-uh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 137
Nesiah is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 73% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2025, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 236,855 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1999.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nesiah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 44 |
How Popular Is Nesiah?
In 2025, Nesiah was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Nesiah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nesiah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nesiah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nesiah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nesiah
- English neh-SY-uh
Sibling Names for Nesiah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nesiah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nesiah
How popular is the name Nesiah?
In 2025, Nesiah was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Nesiah a girl's or a boy's name?
Nesiah is used for both girls and boys. About 73% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nesiah?
Nesiah has 3 syllables.
When was Nesiah most popular?
Nesiah peaked in 2025, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Nesiah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nesiah currently ranks #10,670 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.