The baby name Nesia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced NEE-see-uh,NEE-shuh,neh-SEE-uh.
Nesia is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Nesia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced NEE-see-uh,NEE-shuh,neh-SEE-uh.
Nesia is Greek in Origin.
Nesia is a multicultural feminine name with several plausible roots. In modern Hebrew, it is often parsed as Nes + Ya(h), combining nes (miracle or banner) with the divine element, yielding meanings such as "miracle of God" or "God’s banner." Another Hebrew nuance links it to nesi'a, "journey," giving a poetic sense of pilgrimage. Separately, Greek nesos "island" underlies the -nesia element in place names; this has inspired contemporary, geography-flavored coinages of Nesia, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Usage is recent but rising in Israel and the Jewish diaspora, while in Indonesia it appears as a stylish standalone or nickname echoing Indonesia. The name is rare in English-language records before the late 20th century. Spelling variants include Nesya, Nessia, Nesiah/Nesiah, and Nessya; related forms are Anesia/Anésia (sometimes linked to Agnes/Agnesia, "pure"). Short forms include Nesi and Ness. Nesia balances luminous meanings with a sleek, modern sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #361 | 4 | 5,096 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #514 | 10 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #601 | 17 | 11,648 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2015 | #919 | 5 | 9,502 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #921 | 21 | 12,708 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,130 | 12 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,435 | 12 | 9,415 |
Nesia is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:
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