Nivaan
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "cloud" or "cloudless sky".
Name Census estimates that about 547 living Americans carry the first name Nivaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nivaan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nivaan births was 2019 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nivaan. 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 Nivaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
547
~ 1 in 626,608 Americans
Peak year
2019
63 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,853
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Nivaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nivaan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 349 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Nivaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nivaan 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 Nivaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nivaans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Nivaan, while Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nivaan
The name Nivaan is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. Sanskrit has its roots dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE, making it one of the oldest languages in the world. The name Nivaan is derived from the Sanskrit word "nivan," which means "abode" or "dwelling place."
In Hindu mythology, the word "nivan" is closely associated with the concept of attaining moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It is believed that the name Nivaan was chosen for children with the aspiration that they would lead a life of spiritual fulfillment and find their ultimate abode in the divine realm.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Nivaan can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. However, it is important to note that the spellings and variations of the name may have differed in those times.
One of the earliest known figures to bear the name Nivaan was a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived during the 7th century CE. Nivaan was a disciple of the great Indian philosopher Adi Shankara and made significant contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the non-dualistic nature of reality.
Another notable figure with the name Nivaan was a celebrated poet and writer from the 12th century CE. Nivaan was known for his profound poetry that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His works were widely acclaimed and have been studied and analyzed by scholars for centuries.
In the 15th century, there was a prominent Hindu spiritual leader named Nivaan who played a significant role in the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotional worship and the personal experience of the divine. Nivaan's teachings and writings had a profound impact on the spiritual landscape of India during that time.
During the 18th century, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Nivaan made important contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His work on planetary motion and the calculation of eclipses was highly regarded and helped advance the study of astronomy in India.
In more recent times, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer named Nivaan was an influential figure in the struggle for India's independence from British rule. He dedicated his life to the cause of social justice and worked tirelessly to uplift the marginalized communities in India.
While these are just a few examples, the name Nivaan has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the world.
People
Nivaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nivaan 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
Nivaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nivaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 547 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nivaan 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 626,608 US residents.
Is Nivaan a common name?
We classify Nivaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 551 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nivaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Nivaan was 2019, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nivaan is about 8 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 Nivaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nivaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nivaan 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 Nivaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nivaan 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 Nivaan 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 are named Nivaan?
Want to know how many Americans are named Nivaan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.