Nirvair
A name originating from Sanskrit words meaning without enmity or peacefully.
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the first name Nirvair. It is a predominantly male name (96.2% of registrations). The average person named Nirvair today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nirvair births was 2024 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nirvair. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nirvair with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
155
~ 1 in 2,211,318 Americans
Peak year
2024
57 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,612
Tracked since 2017
Gender
Gender distribution for Nirvair
Nirvair leans heavily male at 96.2% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Nirvair as a male name
- Ranked #2,612 in 2024
- 51 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (51 births)
Nirvair as a female name
- Ranked #14,749 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (6 births)
Popularity
Nirvair: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nirvair from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 135 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nirvair 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 Nirvair during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nirvairs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nirvair
The name Nirvair has its origins in the Punjab region of India, where it is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit words "nir" meaning "without" and "vair" meaning "enmity" or "hatred." Historically, it was a name given to children with the hope that they would live a life free from enmity and hatred.
The earliest known reference to the name Nirvair can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and the Puranas, where it was mentioned as a desirable quality for individuals to possess. It is believed that the name gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly among the Sikh community in Punjab.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nirvair was Nirvair Singh, a 16th-century Sikh warrior who fought against the Mughal Empire. He was known for his bravery and his unwavering commitment to the Sikh faith.
In the 18th century, Nirvair Kaur, a prominent Sikh woman, was renowned for her poetry and her devotion to the Sikh Gurus. Her works have been preserved and continue to be studied by scholars and devotees alike.
Another notable figure was Nirvair Das, a 19th-century Hindu philosopher and spiritual leader from the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. He was known for his teachings on non-violence and his efforts to promote harmony among different religious communities.
In the 20th century, Nirvair Singh Namdhari was a prominent Sikh leader and social reformer who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the underprivileged in India. He was born in 1872 and passed away in 1947.
More recently, Nirvair Pannu, born in 1985, is a renowned Indian-Canadian actress and model who has appeared in several Punjabi and Bollywood films. She has been praised for her acting skills and her ability to portray complex characters.
People
Nirvair + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nirvair 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
Nirvair: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nirvair?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 155 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nirvair 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 2,211,318 US residents.
Is Nirvair a common name?
We classify Nirvair as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 156 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nirvair most popular?
The single biggest year for Nirvair was 2024, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nirvair is about 4 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 Nirvair in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nirvair a male name?
Yes, 96.2% of people registered as Nirvair 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 Nirvair still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nirvair 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 Nirvair 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 share the name Nirvair?
You can see how many people share the name Nirvair on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.