NAME PROFILE
Erving
Derived from the Hebrew word meaning 'sign' or 'emblem,' Nissa represents a person of great significance and purpose. It describes a vibrant and imaginative individual who possesses a magical, lighthearted energy and a natural ability to inspire others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 940 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1970 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 1989 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 67%CA — 33%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Nissa Revane (Powerful Elf Planeswalker in Magic: The Gathering) · Nissa Diederich (Television Producer of The Office) · Nissa Pierson (Author and Sustainable Agriculture Advocate) · Nissa Shaffi (Public Policy Expert and Social Activist) · Nissa Wegienek (Contemporary Fine Arts Painter)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NissNissyNini
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