New beginning or goal
In Greek, the name is associated with a starting point or a goal, particularly in the context of a race. It is also the name of the ancient city and mountain where the god Dionysus was raised by nymphs. In modern times, it is often linked to the Greek word for 'beginning'.
Less common today
Nyssa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,727 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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