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UK girl's name

Neysa

A feminine name derived from the Persian word neyshakari, meaning bravery or courage.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Neysa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Neysa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Neysa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Neysa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Neysa ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 girls were registered as Neysa.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Neysa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5742

2013

Births in 2013

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Neysa mean?

The name Neysa has its roots in the Persian language and culture, originating in ancient times. It is derived from the Persian word "neyshā," which means "sweet" or "pleasant." This name was commonly used in various regions of Persia, known today as Iran.

Neysa has been found in historical records and texts dating back to the 6th century AD, during the Sassanid era of Persia. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been inspired by the Persian goddess of water and fertility, Anahita, who was also associated with sweetness and abundance.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Neysa was a Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century AD. She was known for her contributions to the field of literature and her expertise in the Persian language.

In the 12th century, a prominent Persian philosopher and mystic named Neysa al-Din Razi gained recognition for his works on Islamic philosophy and Sufism. He was born in the city of Rayy, located in modern-day Iran, and his writings influenced subsequent generations of Islamic thinkers.

Another notable figure with the name Neysa was a Persian princess who lived during the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and patronage of the arts, and her name has been immortalized in various Persian literary works.

In the 19th century, a Persian artist named Neysa Banu gained fame for her intricate miniature paintings, which depicted scenes from Persian mythology and literature. Her works are now housed in various museums and art collections around the world.

The name Neysa has also been found in ancient Persian inscriptions and manuscripts, further attesting to its historical significance and usage throughout the centuries. Its meaning of sweetness and pleasantness has made it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with a positive connotation.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Neysa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Neysa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5742 3 1

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FAQ

Neysa: questions and answers

How popular is the name Neysa in the UK right now?

In 2013, Neysa was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Neysa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Neysa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Neysa?

A feminine name derived from the Persian word neyshakari, meaning bravery or courage.

How many people are called Neysa in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Neysa across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.