Niran

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Pronounced nee-RAHN /niˈrɑn/Medium

Meaning: In Thai, Niran (from Sanskrit-derived nirandon) means 'eternal; everlasting'. The name is also read against Persian niran and against Sanskrit nir- ('without; free from'), and families come to it from different directions. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Niran is Thai for 'eternal; everlasting' (said 'nee-RAHN') — with Persian and Sanskrit readings too. Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowThai, Persian

MeaningIn Thai, Niran (from Sanskrit-derived nirandon) means 'eternal; everlasting'. The name is also read against Persian niran and against Sanskrit nir- ('without; free from'), and families come to it from different directions. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13609 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 34

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

Niran is well established in Thailand, where it means 'eternal; everlasting' and comes through the deep layer of Sanskrit vocabulary in Thai. The same spelling appears in Persian and South Asian naming, and American families reach the name from more than one direction. We name the Thai reading first and flag the uncertainty (said 'nee-RAHN').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, smooth, and enduring.

Did you know? Thai naming borrows heavily from Sanskrit, and Niran — 'eternal' — is one of those borrowings. The same sound turns up in Persian naming as well, so the routes are genuinely uncertain, which we note (said 'nee-RAHN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Niran — Thai 'eternal'; also Persian/Sanskrit readings; routes uncertain

Variations

NirunNiraanNiren

Nicknames

NiRan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Niran mean?

Niran is Thai for 'eternal; everlasting'. It is also read against Persian and Sanskrit roots; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Niran?

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

Is Niran a boy or girl name?

Niran is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Niran?

Niran is a rare name for boys in the U.S.