Nishaun
An Arabic name meaning "blessing" or "good omen".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Nishaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nishaun today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nishaun births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nishaun. 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 Nishaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2014 SSA rank
#11,730
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Nishaun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nishaun from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 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
Nishaun 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 Nishaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nishaun
The given name Nishaun has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with records of its use dating back to the 6th century AD during the Sassanid Empire. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "neyshaan," which means "mark" or "sign." This suggests that the name may have originally signified a distinctive mark or characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nishaun can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi, which was completed in the late 10th century AD. In this literary masterpiece, Nishaun is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought bravely in the battles described.
During the Middle Ages, the name Nishaun gained popularity among Persian nobility and aristocracy. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Nishaun al-Mulk, a prominent Persian vizier and statesman who served under the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century. He was renowned for his diplomatic skills and played a pivotal role in the governance of the empire.
Another famous bearer of the name Nishaun was the 13th-century Persian poet and mystic, Nishaun al-Din Rumi. Known for his profound spiritual insights and poetic works, such as the "Masnavi," he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Persian literature and Sufism.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Nishaun al-Din al-Tusi, a renowned Persian polymath and philosopher, made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and theology, during the 13th century. His works on logic and ethics were highly influential in the Islamic world.
Notably, the name Nishaun also found its way into the Ottoman Empire, where it was borne by Nishaun Pasha, a prominent military commander and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in the consolidation of Ottoman power and expansion during his tenure.
People
Nishaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nishaun 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
Nishaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nishaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nishaun 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Nishaun a common name?
We classify Nishaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nishaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Nishaun was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nishaun 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 Nishaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nishaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nishaun 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 Nishaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nishaun 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 Nishaun 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 called Nishaun?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.