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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nirav — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Niranjana|Nirel
SanskritBoy↓ Fading

Nirav

nee-RAHV · 2 syllables

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#11888
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#11888
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#7169 in 2023
5yr change
-4719 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11888 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Sanskrit boy names
Nirav

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11888

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-4719 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
25 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SanskritHindiModern2-syllableSouth AsianMasculineHumble meaningRising trend
Character
quiet wisdompeaceful strengthgentle soulserene confidencecalm presence
STRONG
High confidence

Nirav is a Sanskrit boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11888 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -4719 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11888 · very rare
Nirav at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'without rays' or 'humble, modest'. Associated with simplicity and humility in Indian philosophy.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#7169 in 2023
5yr change:-4719 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
NiravNiranNiralNavidNavin
Similar Style
ArjunRohan◈AdityaKaranAman◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nirav · Overview
Summary

Nirav is a Sanskrit boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11888 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Nirav carries a grounded, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 4719 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
nirav.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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