Nirvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "without worry" or "free from anxiety".
Name Census estimates that about 322 living Americans carry the first name Nirvi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nirvi today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nirvi births was 2023 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nirvi. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nirvi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
322
~ 1 in 1,064,454 Americans
Peak year
2023
47 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,790
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Nirvi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nirvi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 163 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nirvi 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 Nirvi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nirvis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Nirvi, while New Jersey, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nirvi
The given name Nirvi has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, the sacred language of Hinduism that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "nirvana," which means a state of profound peace and enlightenment. The name Nirvi is thought to be a shortened form or variation of this word.
In Hindu mythology, the concept of nirvana is closely associated with the liberation of the soul from the cycle of rebirth and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment. The name Nirvi, therefore, carries connotations of tranquility, serenity, and spiritual awakening.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nirvi can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and religious scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Vedas. These sacred texts often referenced nirvana and related concepts, although specific mentions of the name Nirvi itself are rare.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Nirvi was a Buddhist monk who lived in the 5th century CE in what is now modern-day India. This monk, known as Nirvi Bhikkhu, was renowned for his teachings on the path to enlightenment and his contributions to the spread of Buddhism.
Another notable figure was Nirvi Devi, a queen who ruled over a small kingdom in northern India during the 11th century CE. She was celebrated for her wisdom, compassion, and commitment to promoting education and the arts within her realm.
In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Nirvi Saheb gained prominence in the region of present-day Pakistan. His works, which explored themes of divine love and spiritual union, have been widely studied and admired by scholars and devotees alike.
During the 16th century, a renowned physician and scholar named Nirvi Sharma made significant contributions to the field of Ayurvedic medicine. His treatises on the use of herbs and natural remedies were widely circulated and influenced medical practices across the Indian subcontinent.
More recently, in the 20th century, Nirvi Kumari was a celebrated Indian classical dancer who helped to preserve and promote the ancient art form of Kathak dance. Her performances and teachings inspired generations of dancers and helped to ensure the survival of this rich cultural tradition.
People
Nirvi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nirvi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nirvi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nirvi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 322 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nirvi 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 1,064,454 US residents.
Is Nirvi a common name?
We classify Nirvi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 324 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nirvi most popular?
The single biggest year for Nirvi was 2023, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nirvi is about 7 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 Nirvi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nirvi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nirvi in the SSA data are female. 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 Nirvi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nirvi 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 Nirvi 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 Nirvi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.