Nirav

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEE-rahv /ˈni.rɑv/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Nirav, 'quiet; silent; calm; without noise.' A gentle Indian name popular in Gujarati and wider Indian families.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name: Nirav means 'quiet; calm' (said 'NEE-rahv'). Gentle and clear.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Nirav, 'quiet; silent; calm; without noise.' A gentle Indian name popular in Gujarati and wider Indian families.

U.S. rank (2025)#6705 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1984

Total births (all-time)≈ 546

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

Nirav is Sanskrit for 'quiet; silent; calm; without noise,' a gentle and settled Indian name especially seen among Gujarati families. Rare in the U.S. (said 'NEE-rahv').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, serene, and meaning-clear.

Did you know? Nirav comes from the Sanskrit for 'quiet; silent; calm' — a serene Indian name, common in Gujarati families (said 'NEE-rahv').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Nirav — Sanskrit 'quiet; calm'

Variations

NirabNeeravNirav

Nicknames

NiruRav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nirav mean?

Nirav is Sanskrit for 'quiet; silent; calm; without noise.'

How do you pronounce Nirav?

It's said NEE-rahv /ˈni.rɑv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nirav a boy or girl name?

Nirav is a boy's name.

How popular is Nirav?

Nirav is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Indian families.