Rising since 2008, #2,258 for boys today.
Popularity of Nirvaan since 2008
Babies named Nirvaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 321 |
| 2020s | 376 |
Meaning & origin
Nirvaan first entered U.S. birth records in 2008 and has been climbing steadily ever since. Its rank in 2025 is 2,258, with approximately 1 in 27,550 boys receiving the name. The name reached its highest recorded usage in 2024, and its trajectory remains upward, consistent with a growing interest in Sanskrit names with spiritual resonance. While still relatively rare, Nirvaan is most popular in Illinois, California, and Texas, reflecting its appeal among South Asian and spiritually-minded families.
Nirvaan is the Anglicized spelling of the Sanskrit word 'nirvāṇa' (निर्वाण), meaning 'extinction' or 'blowing out' of the flames of desire, attachment, and ego. It is a central concept in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, referring to the ultimate state of liberation and cessation of suffering. In South Asian naming traditions, the name gained popularity in the 21st century, reflecting spiritual aspirations.
Where Nirvaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nirvaan” around the world
Where Nirvaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
13
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nirv, Vaan, Niru
Sibling names for Nirvaan
Names that share Nirvaan's style, for a brother or sister.
