Niska

Niska is a female first name that has its origins in a Finnish surname. Figuratively, it means "the nape."

What does the name Niska mean?

The first name Niska is derived from a Finnish surname and has the figurative meaning "the nape." The roots of the name can be found in the Finnish word niska, which describes both "nape" and "the back of the neck." In the Slavic context, Niska is interpreted as "the adolescent."

Where does the name Niska come from?

Niska is a female first name with Finnish roots, meaning "the nape." The Finnish

How do you pronounce Niska?

Niska is pronounced as 'Nis-ka.'

Popularity

In Germany, Niska is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it reached the 4,092nd place in the list of the most popular female first names. In the last ten years, Niska has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity and distribution of Niska is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Niska (character from 'Humans')