US Popularity:18095
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Hebrew, Irish
Meaning:Pure, holy; Miracle
Neysa is a girl's name and form of Nessa, which has Greek, Hebrew, and Irish origins. As a variation of Agnes, Neysa means "holy" or "pure" in Greek. In Hebrew, Nessa means “miracle,” while its Irish meaning remains a mystery for now. Nessa is also considered a nickname stemming from Vanessa, a name coined for the poem “Cadenus and Vanessa” by Johnathan Swift. Perfect for encouraging your little one to develop a strong moral compass, Neysa is a sweet name to set baby on a good path. You can also use it to breathe new life into an old family name handed down from previous generations.

How Popular Is The Name Neysa?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#10967
in 2022
+ 907
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 238

  • Behind the Name, Nessa (1), February 2019

  • Behind the Name, Nessa (2), January 2019

  • Behind the Name, Nessa (3), January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Neasa, June 2023

  • Name Doctor, Nessa

  • Name Doctor, Nessa (1)

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