Nilsa
1 country#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Nilsa’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,809 births recorded 1946–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 1960 with 76 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Connecticut, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nilsa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #8766 | — |
| 1996 | #6723 | ↑2043 |
| 1998 | #12426 | ↓5703 |
| 1999 | #11385 | ↑1041 |
| 2000 | #8534 | ↑2851 |
| 2001 | #11020 | ↓2486 |
| 2002 | #8837 | ↑2183 |
| 2003 | #10425 | ↓1588 |
| 2004 | #10690 | ↓265 |
| 2005 | #13010 | ↓2320 |
| 2008 | #12579 | ↑431 |
| 2011 | #16764 | ↓4185 |
| 2014 | #16513 | ↑251 |
| 2017 | #14124 | ↑2389 |
| 2019 | #10473 | ↑3651 |
| 2020 | #13453 | ↓2980 |
| 2021 | #13464 | ↓11 |
| 2022 | #8032 | ↑5432 |
| 2024 | #11122 | ↓3090 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓3820 |
Frequently asked questions about Nilsa
Is Nilsa a popular name?
Yes — Nilsa currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nilsa more common for boys or girls?
Nilsa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nilsa most popular?
Nilsa peaked in 1960 in United States, with 76 recorded births that year.
Is Nilsa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nilsa’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4960 in 1946 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nilsa?
At least 1,809 babies have been recorded with the name Nilsa across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Nilsa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nilsa include Nilan.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Nilsa in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.