Nivin
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 145 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Nivin hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2014, with 145 total recorded births.
Nivin is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Nivin is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nivin is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, believed to mean 'delight' or 'pleasure' in Arabic, or an Anglicized form of the Irish Naomhán meaning 'little saint.' It is a rare name with a calm, understated character that works well across cultures.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Nivin's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Nivin follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Nivin's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nivin has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 44 | #7586 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 101 | #6622 | — |
The Story of Nivin
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Nivin is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Nivin are most likely born between 2014 and 2023.
How rare is Nivin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nivin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2014, peaked in the 2010s with 101 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Nivin by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2014–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | #8722 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8133 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6574 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6913 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6314 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4185 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4299 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4891 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6580 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13463 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2014–2023