Girl · #16,210 in 2026

Nirgun

Nirgun and Sargun is terminology used within Sikhism to refer to the ineffable (nirgun) and the manifest (sargun) nature of God. There is no dichotomy in the nirgun and sargun nature of God, as there only One."He Himself is formless, and also formed; the One Lord is without attributes, and also with attributes."

Current Rank
#16,210
Peak Rank
#16,210 (2016)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2016
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#16210
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nirgun

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Nirgun and Sargun is terminology used within Sikhism to refer to the ineffable (nirgun) and the manifest (sargun) nature of God. There is no dichotomy in the nirgun and sargun nature of God, as there only One."He Himself is formless, and also formed; the One Lord is without attributes, and also with attributes."

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The Story of Nirgun

Nirgun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 5 Nirguns were born — ranking #16,210 that year. As of 2026, Nirgun ranks #16,210 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Nirguns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nirgun

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

  • Mergen
  • Noggen
  • Naren
  • Nagen
  • Organ
  • Organe
  • Argan
  • Airgun
  • Orgone
  • Merken
  • Yergin
  • Argun

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nirgun

What does the name Nirgun mean?
Nirgun and Sargun is terminology used within Sikhism to refer to the ineffable (nirgun) and the manifest (sargun) nature of God. There is no dichotomy in the nirgun and sargun nature of God, as there only One."He Himself is formless, and also formed; the One Lord is without attributes, and also with attributes."
How popular is Nirgun in 2026?
In 2026, Nirgun ranks #16,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Nirgun most popular?
Nirgun reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #16,210 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Nirgun a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nirgun is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Nirgun?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nirgun include Aaleayah, Aaloni, Aariella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nirgun

Nirgun is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Nirgun's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #16,210. Use the chart and map above to compare Nirgun'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.