Nijon
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "stars" or "heavenly bodies".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Nijon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nijon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nijon births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nijon. 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 Nijon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,828
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Nijon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nijon 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 Nijon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nijon
The name Nijon is believed to have originated in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "nija," meaning "own" or "inherent," and the suffix "-on," which is often used to denote a person or entity.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Nijon can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. These sacred texts, composed between 1500-500 BCE, mention a sage or rishi called Nijon who was revered for his wisdom and spiritual teachings. Unfortunately, not much is known about this historical figure beyond the mentions in the Vedas.
In the centuries following the Vedic period, the name Nijon remained relatively obscure, with few notable individuals bearing it. However, it gained some prominence during the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of northern India between the 4th and 6th centuries CE. During this time, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Nijon Acharya made significant contributions to the fields of logic, epistemology, and metaphysics.
Another prominent figure with the name Nijon was a Hindu saint and mystic who lived in the 13th century CE. Known as Nijon Das, he was a devoted follower of the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotional love and worship of the divine. His teachings and spiritual poetry continue to be celebrated in parts of India to this day.
In the realm of literature, one of the most famous individuals with the name Nijon was a Bengali poet and playwright who lived during the 19th century. Nijon Gupta, born in 1826, is widely regarded as a pioneering figure in the Bengali Renaissance and is celebrated for his contributions to the development of modern Bengali literature.
Another notable figure with the name Nijon was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Nijon Bose, born in 1897, was a member of the revolutionary organization Anushilan Samiti and participated in various revolutionary activities against the British Raj in the early 20th century.
While the name Nijon has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, it remains a relatively uncommon name in modern times, especially outside of India and the regions where Sanskrit-derived names are more prevalent.
People
Nijon + last name combinations
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Other names starting with N
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FAQ
Nijon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nijon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nijon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Nijon a common name?
We classify Nijon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nijon most popular?
The single biggest year for Nijon was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nijon is about 19 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 Nijon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nijon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nijon 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 Nijon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nijon 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 Nijon 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 are named Nijon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.