Boy · #7,584 in 2026

Nihaan

Name: Popularity of the name Nihaan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nihaan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,584

Peak Rank

#5,867 (2022)

Total Babies

111

5-Yr Trend

-4%

2015

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#5867

Peak Rank

111

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nihaan

The earliest SSA record of Nihaan as a baby boy name dates back to 2015, when 5 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 15 newborns named Nihaan — #5,867 in the national rankings. About 65% of every Nihaan on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Nihaan ranks #7,584 for baby boys with 8 births, holding steady (-4%). All told, over 111 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nihaan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nihaan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nihon
Nyhan
Mohan
Nippon
Niha
Niran
Neon
Nylon
Nissan
Neuron
Nadine
Nikon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nihaan

What does the name Nihaan mean?

Nihaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2015. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nihaan in 2026?

In 2026, Nihaan ranks #7,584 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Nihaan most popular?

Nihaan reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #5,867 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nihaan most popular?

Nihaan has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nihaan.

Is Nihaan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nihaan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nihaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nihaan include Brisco, Raydell, Elizar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nihaan

Nihaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 111 births in the dataset. Nihaan's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #5,867. Use the chart and map above to compare Nihaan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.