Nashua
Boy name · Hebrew · Native American
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,262 in 1981
5 babies were named Nashua in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1981–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nashua you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nashua, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nashua would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNashua first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1981, when it reached #6,262.
About the name Nashua
Nashua is a boy name of Hebrew and Native American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-hua”. US birth records list Nashua for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 14 of those 45 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #6,262 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesNative American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,214,286 boys |
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 boys |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 840,336 boys |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 649,351 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 857,143 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Nashua
What is the origin of the name Nashua?
Nashua has Hebrew, Native American roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Nashua a boy or girl name?
Nashua is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nashua?
Nashua ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#6,262).