Nikan

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Pronounced nee-KAHN /niˈkɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Persian nikan, 'the good ones; the good; the virtuous' (plural of nik, 'good'); routes layered with modern coinage useLow

In 30 seconds: The good ones; the good: Nikan is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'nee-KAHN').

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningFrom Persian nikan, 'the good ones; the good; the virtuous' (plural of nik, 'good'); routes layered with modern coinage use

U.S. rank (2025)#6061 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nikan comes from Persian nikan, 'the good ones; the good; the virtuous' (the plural of nik, 'good'); it is also used as a modern given name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'nee-KAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, the-good-ones at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nikan means 'the good ones; the good; the virtuous' in Persian (the plural of nik, 'good') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'nee-KAHN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Nikan — routes layered

Variations

NicanNiccanNikann

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nikan mean?

Nikan is Persian for 'the good ones; the good; the virtuous'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nikan?

It's said nee-KAHN /niˈkɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nikan a boy or girl name?

Nikan is a boy's name.

How popular is Nikan?

Nikan is a rare name in the U.S.