Fun Facts About the Name Nissi
- 612 babies named Nissi: U.S. records list 612 babies given the name Nissi from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Nissi Mean?
Nissi is a Hebrew name meaning 'my banner.' It comes from the Hebrew noun nes (נֵס), which means 'banner,' 'standard,' or 'signal,' with the first-person possessive suffix i (י), 'my.' In Exodus 17:15, Moses builds an altar and calls it YHWH Nissi (יְהוָה נִסִּי), usually translated 'The LORD is my banner.' The literal sense in that biblical context is 'banner,' not 'miracle.' In Modern Hebrew, nes (נֵס) also means 'miracle,' so Nissi is sometimes interpreted as 'my miracle.' That is a later development in the word's meaning and a common symbolic reading rather than the name's earliest biblical sense.
Nissi Name History & Origins
Nissi appears in the Hebrew Bible as part of the altar name YHWH Nissi in Exodus 17:15. After the Israelites defeat Amalek at Rephidim, Moses builds an altar and calls it YHWH Nissi, commonly rendered 'The LORD is my banner.' The word nissi is the first-person possessive form of nes, so the title presents God as a banner or rallying point. In the biblical text, Nissi belongs to the altar name rather than to a person.
In Modern Hebrew, Nissi (נִסִּי) is used as a personal name, often for girls. Because nes in Modern Hebrew means 'miracle' as well as 'banner,' the name is often understood in Israel as 'my miracle.' The related male name Nissim (נִסִּים) means 'miracles' and comes from the same noun; Nissi is not simply a short form of Nissim, though the two share a root.
In Christian usage, Nissi is chiefly known from the compound divine title Jehovah Nissi. It has been adopted as a given name in various Christian communities, where it is usually linked to the Exodus altar name and to the idea of God as protector. In English and other languages, the name is most often encountered through Bible translation and Christian worship.
How Popular is the Name Nissi?
Nissi has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2024. Its best rank was #4,254 in 2024.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #5,354 | 24 | 0.0015% |
| 2024 | #4,254 | 34 | 0.0021% |
| 2023 | #5,337 | 24 | 0.0015% |
| 2022 | #4,757 | 29 | 0.0018% |
| 2021 | #5,512 | 23 | 0.0014% |
| 2020 | #6,015 | 20 | 0.0012% |
| 2019 | #8,481 | 13 | 0.0008% |
| 2018 | #5,286 | 25 | 0.0015% |
| 2017 | #6,227 | 20 | 0.0012% |
| 2016 | #4,410 | 33 | 0.0019% |
| 2015 | #5,256 | 26 | 0.0015% |
| 2014 | #6,639 | 19 | 0.0011% |
| 2013 | #4,989 | 28 | 0.0016% |
| 2012 | #4,932 | 29 | 0.0016% |
| 2011 | #6,505 | 20 | 0.0011% |
| 2010 | #7,139 | 18 | 0.0010% |
| 2009 | #6,744 | 20 | 0.0011% |
| 2008 | #4,984 | 30 | 0.0016% |
| 2007 | #5,485 | 26 | 0.0014% |
| 2006 | #4,768 | 30 | 0.0016% |
| 2005 | #7,408 | 16 | 0.0009% |
| 2004 | #7,725 | 15 | 0.0008% |
| 2003 | #7,119 | 16 | 0.0009% |
| 2002 | #13,253 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2001 | #9,198 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2000 | #11,503 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 1999 | #7,590 | 13 | 0.0007% |
| 1997 | #15,434 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1996 | #11,442 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1995 | #11,400 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1993 | #12,952 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 1992 | #14,846 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1986 | #12,238 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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