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Nivriti

A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 40 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Only 40 babies have been named Nivriti in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.

Nivriti is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Nivriti is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from nivritti (निवृत्ति), meaning 'cessation,' 'withdrawal,' or 'liberation from worldly existence.' In Hindu philosophical tradition, nivritti describes the path of renunciation and inward turning — one of two fundamental orientations of human activity, the other being pravritti (engagement with the world).

A name with deep spiritual resonance within Hindu philosophy, Nivriti is used primarily among families of Indian origin who appreciate its meditative, contemplative associations.

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Nivriti first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2009. A twenty-first-century entry, Nivriti belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.

Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

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Current Rank
40
Total births
Since 2009
2011
Peak year
8 births
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Popularity Over Time

Nivriti has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.

024682015
First appeared: 2009Peak: 2011 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Nivriti
DecadeBirthsTrend
2010s33
2000s7

The Story of Nivriti

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2011, Nivriti is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Nivriti are most likely born between 2009 and 2015.

How rare is Nivriti?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nivriti is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 33 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(6 years, 20092015)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Nivriti
YearBirthsRank
20157#14093
20147#14179
20125#18819
20118#13056
20106#16419
20097#14809

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nivriti a boy's or girl's name?
Nivriti is primarily a girl's name.
When was Nivriti most popular?
Nivriti reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Nivriti?
Nivriti is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 40 babies in the U.S. since 2009. Its peak was in 2011.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20092015