Nivaan
Boy name · #2418 in 2025 · Uniqueness 56/100
In 2025, 57 baby boys were named Nivaan, placing it at #2418 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2234, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,579 boys born in 2025 was named Nivaan.
The 14-year story
Nivaan first appears in the Social Security records in 2011, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 63 boys were named Nivaan — good for #2213 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Nivaan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Nivaan in class?
Nivaan scores 56 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Nivaan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Nivaan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Nivaans were CA (16), TX (6), NJ (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Nivaan
Statistically, parents drawn to Nivaan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Nirvaan, Viaan, Yuvaan, Arhaan, and Rihaan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Nivaan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2390 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3793 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3293 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2830 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2410 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3136 |
| 2019 | 63 | #2213 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2325 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3006 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2278 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2234 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5066 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4313 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4003 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9600 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nivaan a popular boy name?
Nivaan ranked #2418 among boys in 2025 with 57 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2234.
When was the name Nivaan most popular?
Nivaan peaked in 2019, when 63 American boys received the name (ranked #2213 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Nivaan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,579 newborn American boys was named Nivaan. It scores 56/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.