UK boy's name
Mivaan
An Indian masculine name meaning rain or cloud.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mivaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mivaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1235, with 22 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 23 births.
This profile covers 110 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 96% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 113 living people in the UK are called Mivaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mivaan ranked #1235 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 22 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 23 boys were registered as Mivaan.
- • Mivaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #619 in 2024.
- • About 113 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mivaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1235
2024
Births in 2024
22
Latest year
Peak year
2023
23 births
Estimated living
113
2026
Meaning
What does Mivaan mean?
The name Mivaan is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit words "mi" meaning "mine" and "vaan" meaning "clouds" or "sky." It is believed to have originated as a name among the ancient Hindu communities of the Indian subcontinent, likely during the Vedic period (c. 1500-500 BCE).
The earliest known references to the name Mivaan can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used as a poetic name to describe the beauty and vastness of the sky. It was also associated with celestial deities and was believed to bring good fortune and prosperity to those who bore it.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mivaan was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient Hindu texts and his beautiful verses celebrating the natural world.
In the 11th century, there was a Mivaan who was a brave warrior and military commander in the army of the Chola Empire, one of the most powerful kingdoms in southern India at the time. He was known for his valor and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
During the Mughal period in India (16th-18th centuries), there was a Mivaan who was a skilled architect and designer. He is credited with the construction of several beautiful mosques and palaces, many of which still stand today as magnificent examples of Mughal architecture.
In the 18th century, a Mivaan was a renowned musician and composer at the court of the Maratha Empire in western India. He was known for his innovative compositions that blended traditional Indian music with Persian and Central Asian influences.
Another notable Mivaan was a 19th-century social reformer and educator who played a significant role in the promotion of women's education and the abolition of certain discriminatory practices against women in Indian society.
While the name Mivaan has its roots in ancient Indian culture, it has since gained popularity among various communities and cultures around the world, with each group giving it their own unique interpretation and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mivaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Mivaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mivaan, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 22 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mivaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mivaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2078 | 72 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2685 | 38 | 4 |
Geography
Where Mivaan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Mivaan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Mivaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #619 in 2024.
Across the UK
Mivaan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#619 in 2024
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
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FAQ
Mivaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mivaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mivaan was ranked #1235 for boys in England and Wales, with 22 births registered.
When was Mivaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 23 babies registered as Mivaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mivaan?
An Indian masculine name meaning rain or cloud.
How many people are called Mivaan in the UK?
A total of 110 babies have been registered as Mivaan across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Mivaan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Mivaan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #619 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.