Naishaun
A masculine name, possibly of African origin, with an uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Naishaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naishaun today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naishaun births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naishaun. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Naishaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,717
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Naishaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Naishaun by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naishaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Naishaun
The name Naishaun is a relatively modern name with roots in Arabic and Persian languages. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East region during the late 20th century.
The name is derived from the Arabic word "naish," which means "to live" or "to dwell," and the Persian suffix "-aun," which is often used to form masculine names. Together, the name Naishaun can be interpreted to mean "one who lives" or "dweller."
While the name itself is relatively new, its roots can be traced back to ancient Arabic and Persian cultures, where names often held deep symbolic meanings related to virtues, beliefs, or aspirations for the child.
There are no known historical references to the name Naishaun in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its recent coinage and lack of widespread usage until recent decades.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Naishaun are from the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and some Middle Eastern countries. As a relatively new name, there are not many famous historical figures who bore this name.
However, here are five individuals with the first name Naishaun:
1. Naishaun Bowman, an American basketball player born in 1992, who played for several NCAA Division I teams.
2. Naishaun Zinkhan, an American football player born in 1989, who played as a defensive back in college and briefly in the NFL.
3. Naishaun Jones, an American rapper and music producer from Detroit, Michigan, active in the 2010s.
4. Naishaun Ali, a Canadian entrepreneur and real estate developer based in Toronto, born in the late 1970s.
5. Naishaun Khan, a Pakistani-American writer and journalist born in the 1980s, known for her work on cultural and social issues.
While the name Naishaun is still relatively uncommon, its unique sound and meaningful roots from Arabic and Persian languages have contributed to its growing popularity in recent years, particularly among families with Middle Eastern or multicultural backgrounds.
People
Naishaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naishaun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
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FAQ
Naishaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naishaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naishaun going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Naishaun a common name?
We classify Naishaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naishaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Naishaun was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naishaun is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naishaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naishaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naishaun in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Naishaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naishaun in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naishaun can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Naishaun?
Find out how many people share the name Naishaun on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.