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Nasiya

nah-SEE-yah · Of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Nasya or Nasiyah; could be related to Arabic nasiya meaning 'to forget' or Hebrew Nasi meaning 'prince'.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,917
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
2007
2025 frequency
1 in 200,908 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.

Popularity of Nasiya since 1984

Babies named Nasiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.

816241990200020102020Most births 2007Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s24
1990s5
2000s103
2010s97
2020s61

Meaning & origin

Nasiya is a rare modern name in the United States, first appearing in 1984 records. It reached its peak popularity in 2007, though it has never been common. As of 2025, it ranks 10,917 with a frequency of 1 in 200,908 girls, placing it among the more unusual choices. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years. The name's origins are unclear, possibly a creative variant of names like Nasya or Nasiyah, or inspired by Arabic or Hebrew elements. It remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a rare, contemporary-sounding name.

Nasiya is a modern coinage in the United States, first recorded in 1984. It may have been influenced by names like Nasya (a variant of Nasiyah) or as a creative respelling of names such as Nasia or Naysa. Its usage has remained rare, peaking in 2007.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Nasi, Sia

Variants: Nasya, Nasiyah, Naysia

Sibling names for Nasiya

Names that share Nasiya's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aaliyah, Kiana, Maya, Zara, Nia

Brothers: Kai, Jaden, Elijah, Micah, Zayn

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Nasiya mean?
The meaning of Nasiya is uncertain. It may be a variant of Nasya, or it could be derived from Arabic nasiya meaning 'to forget' or Hebrew Nasi meaning 'prince'.
How popular is Nasiya?
Nasiya is a very rare name. In 2025, it ranked 10,917 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 200,908 baby girls given this name.
Is Nasiya a boy's or girl's name?
Nasiya is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.