Nisan

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEE-sahn /ˈniː.sɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Nisan, the first month of the Jewish calendar — the month of Passover, tied to spring and renewal. A name of season and tradition; noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew month-name: Nisan is the month of Passover (said 'NEE-sahn'). Rooted in spring and tradition.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Nisan, the first month of the Jewish calendar — the month of Passover, tied to spring and renewal. A name of season and tradition; noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2023)#8721 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 21

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

Nisan is the Hebrew month of Passover, the first of the Jewish calendar, linked to spring. It is noted here respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'NEE-sahn').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Jewish families. Rare, seasonal, and traditional.

Did you know? Nisan is the first month of the Jewish calendar — the month of Passover, tied to spring and renewal — a name of season and tradition (said 'NEE-sahn').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Nisan — Hebrew month of Passover; first of the Jewish calendar

Variations

NissanNisaanNison

Nicknames

NisSan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nisan mean?

Nisan is Hebrew for the first month of the Jewish calendar — the month of Passover, tied to spring.

How do you pronounce Nisan?

It's said NEE-sahn /ˈniː.sɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nisan a boy or girl name?

Nisan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nisan?

Nisan is rare in the U.S.