Nysire
A unique invented name with no definitive origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Nysire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nysire today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nysire births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nysire. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nysire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,057
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Nysire: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nysire 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 Nysire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nysire
The name Nysire has its roots in the ancient Arabic language, originating in the Middle Eastern region around the 7th century AD. Derived from the Arabic word "nasir," meaning "defender" or "protector," the name carries a strong and noble connotation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, where it appears as a reference to a person's unwavering commitment to protecting and defending their beliefs. This association with steadfastness and determination has contributed to the name's enduring popularity over the centuries.
During the medieval period, the name Nysire gained prominence among the Arab nobility and warrior classes. It was often bestowed upon sons born into influential families, signifying the expectations placed upon them to uphold the family's honor and legacy.
In the 12th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali, wrote extensively about the virtues of protecting one's faith and principles, often referencing the name Nysire as an embodiment of these ideals. His writings helped solidify the name's positive associations and likely contributed to its spread across the Islamic world.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Nysire was a 9th-century Arab military commander who played a pivotal role in defending the city of Baghdad against invading forces. His bravery and leadership in protecting the city earned him widespread acclaim and cemented the name's association with valiant defense.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Nysire, including:
1. Nysire al-Din (1170-1233), a revered Sufi mystic and poet from Persia, renowned for his spiritual teachings and influential works.
2. Nysire al-Baghdadi (1282-1349), an accomplished mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
3. Nysire Pasha (1570-1628), an Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Murad IV.
4. Nysire Khan (1667-1738), a powerful Afghan ruler who established the Hotaki dynasty and briefly ruled over parts of Persia and modern-day Afghanistan.
5. Nysire al-Jazair (1801-1871), an Algerian scholar and writer who played a crucial role in preserving Arabic literature and promoting education during the French colonial period.
While the name Nysire has its historical roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, its meaning and associations with protection, defense, and steadfastness have transcended cultural boundaries, making it a name that carries universal appeal and significance.
People
Nysire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nysire as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nysire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nysire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nysire 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Nysire a common name?
We classify Nysire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nysire most popular?
The single biggest year for Nysire was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nysire is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nysire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nysire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nysire in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Nysire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nysire in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nysire can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Nysire as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.