Nitzia
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "bud" or "bloom".
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Nitzia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nitzia today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nitzia births was 2001 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nitzia. 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 Nitzia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
2001
12 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2013 SSA rank
#18,542
Tracked since 1980
Census
Nitzia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 264 people with the first name Nitzia, which placed it at #32,084 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,084
National first-name rank
People counted
264
264 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
95.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nitzia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nitzia is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Nitzia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Nitzia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.8% · 253
- White1.9% · 5
- Black or African American1.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Popularity
Nitzia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nitzia from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 64 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nitzia 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 Nitzia 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 Nitzia
The given name Nitzia has its origins rooted in the ancient Germanic language, believed to have originated around the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old High German word "nidhi," which means "battle" or "struggle," and the suffix "-za," which denotes a feminine form. This indicates that the name may have been given to girls born into warrior families or those who displayed a strong, resilient spirit from birth.
In the early medieval period, the name Nitzia was prevalent among the Germanic tribes that occupied regions of present-day Germany, Austria, and parts of northern Europe. It was often associated with valor, bravery, and a fierce determination to overcome adversity, reflecting the warrior culture of these ancient peoples.
While no specific historical references to individuals bearing the name Nitzia have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, several notable figures throughout history have carried this name. One of the earliest recorded instances is Nitzia von Rothenburg, a noblewoman from the 12th century who is said to have played a pivotal role in the defense of her family's castle during a prolonged siege.
Another prominent figure was Nitzia von Aachen, a 13th-century physician and herbalist renowned for her expertise in traditional medicine. Her contributions to the field of natural remedies were significant, and her teachings were widely disseminated across medieval Europe.
In the 16th century, Nitzia Fugger, a member of the wealthy and influential Fugger family of merchants and bankers, made her mark as a patron of the arts. Her support for artists and writers during the Renaissance period helped foster the cultural flourishing of that era.
Moving into the 19th century, Nitzia Brion was a French author and poet who gained recognition for her poignant works that captured the struggles and resilience of women in her time. Her literary contributions shed light on societal issues and championed the empowerment of women.
Lastly, Nitzia Kirchner, a German architect born in 1892, was a pioneer in her field, breaking barriers and becoming one of the first women to achieve prominence in the male-dominated world of architecture during the early 20th century. Her innovative designs and commitment to sustainable building practices left a lasting impact on the built environment.
These are just a few examples of the remarkable individuals who have borne the name Nitzia throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and embodying the strength, determination, and resilience that the name represents.
People
Nitzia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nitzia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nitzia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nitzia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nitzia 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 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Nitzia a common name?
We classify Nitzia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 93 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nitzia most popular?
The single biggest year for Nitzia was 2001, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nitzia is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Nitzia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 264 people with the name Nitzia, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,084 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Nitzia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Nitzia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Nitzia appears almost entirely female. Of the 258 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Nitzia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nitzia is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Nitzia most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Nitzia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (253 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Nitzia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nitzia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nitzia 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.
Is Nitzia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nitzia 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 Nitzia 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.
How many people have Nitzia as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Nitzia, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.