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UK boy's name

Nivan

A name of Indian origin meaning "new abode" or "lotus".

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.

Nivan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nivan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 10 births.

This profile covers 55 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2015 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 55 living people in the UK are called Nivan. 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

  • Nivan ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 10 boys were registered as Nivan.
  • About 55 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nivan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2023

10 births

Estimated living

55

2026

Meaning

What does Nivan mean?

The name Nivan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE in ancient India. It is derived from the root word "niv," which means "to reside" or "to dwell," suggesting a connection to one's place of residence or homeland.

Nivan was a relatively common name among certain Hindu communities, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken and understood. While its usage can be traced back to ancient times, the earliest recorded instances of the name are found in various Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas, which date back to the 1st millennium BCE.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nivan was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 5th century CE. His work on the grammatical structure of the Sanskrit language had a profound impact on the preservation and study of the ancient language.

In the 9th century CE, a notable figure named Nivan was a celebrated poet and playwright in the court of King Amoghavarsha I of the Rashtrakuta Empire. His literary works, particularly his plays, were highly acclaimed and influential during that period.

During the 12th century, there was a prominent Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher named Nivan who was known for his insightful commentaries on the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras. His teachings and writings had a significant impact on the development of Advaita Vedanta philosophy.

In the 16th century, a renowned artist named Nivan was celebrated for his intricate and exquisite miniature paintings, which depicted scenes from Hindu mythology and court life. His works were highly sought after by the Mughal emperors and are considered masterpieces of Indian miniature painting.

Another notable figure with the name Nivan was a 17th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and celestial mechanics. His works were widely studied and recognized for their accuracy and precision.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Nivan, each leaving their mark in various fields such as literature, philosophy, art, and science.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Nivan over time

The chart below shows babies named Nivan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 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 Nivan, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nivan
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Decades

Nivan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nivan 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 #3519 28 5
2010s #3452 27 5

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FAQ

Nivan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Nivan in the UK right now?

In 2024, Nivan was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Nivan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 10 babies registered as Nivan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nivan?

A name of Indian origin meaning "new abode" or "lotus".

How many people are called Nivan in the UK?

A total of 55 babies have been registered as Nivan across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.