Nirvaan
- Meaning
- Liberation; associated with nirvana
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What does Nirvaan mean?
Nirvaan means “Liberation; associated with nirvana”.
Nirvaan is a modern Indian name connected with Sanskrit nirvana, a religious term associated with liberation from suffering and rebirth. The word’s imagery involves a fire going out or being extinguished. In Buddhist explanations, that image concerns the ending of craving and other causes of suffering, rather than simply a pleasant or relaxed mood.
The concept also appears in other Indian religious traditions, with differences in interpretation. Nirvaan reflects a personal-name form of the word, and the double a makes the long vowel more visible in Latin letters. Nirvan is a close spelling alternative. Families choosing it may value a spiritual connection, but the religious history deserves a fuller explanation than the single English word bliss.
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How popular is Nirvaan?
United States · 2025Explore how often Nirvaan is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #2,276 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Nirvaan
- 62 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 18.4% Fewer than 2024
Nirvaan over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,276 | 62 |
| 2024 | Boys | #2,024 | 76 |
| 2023 | Boys | #2,309 | 61 |
| 2022 | Boys | #2,291 | 63 |
| 2021 | Boys | #2,165 | 66 |
| 2020 | Boys | #2,648 | 48 |
| 2019 | Boys | #2,545 | 52 |
| 2018 | Boys | #2,406 | 55 |
| 2017 | Boys | #2,304 | 57 |
| 2016 | Boys | #4,064 | 26 |
| 2015 | Boys | #3,341 | 34 |
| 2014 | Boys | #5,005 | 19 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Rohan
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Ira
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- Watchful in the Hebrew tradition; other origins differ
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