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Nissan

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEE-san /ˈni.sɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Nisan, the first month of spring in the Jewish calendar (when Passover falls), from a root tied to 'miracles' and 'beginnings.' Also widely known as the Japanese car brand, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name: Nissan is the spring month tied to 'miracles' (said 'NEE-san'). Also a car brand — we note honestly.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Nisan, the first month of spring in the Jewish calendar (when Passover falls), from a root tied to 'miracles' and 'beginnings.' Also widely known as the Japanese car brand, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#11889 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419822024

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

Nissan is the Hebrew name for the first spring month (Nisan), when Passover is celebrated, tied to 'miracles.' It doubles as a famous car brand, which we note honestly. Rare as a given name in the U.S. (said 'NEE-san').

It appears rarely in the U.S. as a given name. Rare, seasonal, and meaningful.

Did you know? Nissan is the Hebrew month of Nisan, when Passover falls, from a root linked to 'miracles' and 'beginnings'; it's also the well-known Japanese car brand, which we note honestly (said 'NEE-san').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Nissan — Hebrew month Nisan 'miracles/spring'; car brand noted

Variations

NisanNissenNyssan

Nicknames

NissiSan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nissan mean?

Nissan is the Hebrew month of Nisan (the spring month, tied to 'miracles' and Passover); it's also a car brand, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nissan?

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

Is Nissan a boy or girl name?

Nissan is a boy's name.

How popular is Nissan?

Nissan is rare as a given name in the U.S.

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