Nisreen
A feminine Arabic name meaning "wild rose" or "delicate flower".
Name Census estimates that about 379 living Americans carry the first name Nisreen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nisreen today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nisreen births was 2005 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nisreen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
379
~ 1 in 904,365 Americans
Peak year
2005
15 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,827
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Nisreen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nisreen from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 109 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Nisreen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nisreen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nisreen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nisreen
The name Nisreen has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "nasreen," which means "wild rose" or "flower blooming in the desert." The name is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, around the 7th to 13th centuries, when Arabic was the dominant language in the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Nisreen can be found in classical Arabic literature, particularly in poetry and romantic tales. The name was often used as a metaphor for beauty, grace, and resilience, much like the wild rose that blooms in the harsh desert environment.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nisreen. One of the earliest examples is Nisreen bint Al-Hasan, a 9th-century Arab princess from the Abbasid dynasty, known for her intelligence and literary talents.
In the 12th century, Nisreen Al-Andalusiyyah was a renowned Andalusian poet and writer from the Iberian Peninsula. Her poetry celebrated love, nature, and the beauty of the Arabic language.
During the 20th century, Nisreen Mustafa (1925-2019) was a prominent Lebanese author and activist who advocated for women's rights and social justice. Her novels and short stories explored issues of identity, family dynamics, and the challenges faced by women in the Arab world.
Another notable figure is Nisreen Habib (born 1966), a Palestinian-American scholar and activist. She is known for her work on human rights, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and has authored several books on the subject.
Nisreen El-Amin (born 1977) is a contemporary Egyptian journalist and television presenter. She has covered major events in the Middle East and has become a recognizable face in the Arab media landscape.
While the name Nisreen has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has gained popularity worldwide, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries. Its beautiful meaning and historical significance have contributed to its enduring appeal across generations.
People
Nisreen + last name combinations
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Other names starting with N
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FAQ
Nisreen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nisreen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 379 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nisreen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 904,365 US residents.
Is Nisreen a common name?
We classify Nisreen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 388 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nisreen most popular?
The single biggest year for Nisreen was 2005, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nisreen is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nisreen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nisreen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.