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Nirvana

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Pronounced nihr-VAHN-uh /nɪɹ.ˈvɑn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Blown out, extinguishedMedium

In 30 seconds: Nirvana is used as an English girl's name from the word meaning 'blown out, extinguished', the state of release.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Arabic
MeaningBlown out, extinguished
U.S. rank (2025)#2428 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,632

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219732025

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

Nirvana literally means 'blown out' or 'extinguished', describing the extinguishing of desire and the end of suffering in Buddhist and Hindu thought. As a given name it draws on that idea of perfect peace and release, used in English as a word name with spiritual weight.

The name carries a calm, three-syllable cadence and an unmistakable association with serenity. The Dutch-Guyanese model Nirvana Naves, who has walked for Prada, Valentino, and Alexander McQueen, is one bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nirvana is 'blown out, extinguished', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Nirvana — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Nirvana Naves (1996-present)
    Dutch-Guyanese fashion model who has walked for Prada, Valentino and Alexander McQueen.

If you like Nirvana…

Serenity— Another word name expressing the same idea of deep peace.
Nevaeh— Shares the spiritual, modern word-name spirit and a similar flowing sound.
Karma— Draws on the same Buddhist and Hindu vocabulary as a given name.
Aleyna— shares Nirvana's Arabic roots
Sedona— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nirvana mean?

Nirvana is usually explained as meaning 'blown out, extinguished' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Nirvana?

It's commonly said nihr-VAHN-uh /nɪɹ.ˈvɑn.ə/.

Is Nirvana a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nirvana is used as a girl name.

How popular is Nirvana?

In 2024, Nirvana ranked #2204 in the U.S. for girls, with 86 births recorded.

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