Nirav
2 countries#6446 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nirav was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
546 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #6446 · peaked in 1984 with 21 births
Most common in: Illinois, New Jersey, California, New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
80 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 1997 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
80 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nirav’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #9115 | — |
| 2006 | #7427 | ↑1688 |
| 2007 | #8173 | ↓746 |
| 2008 | #6393 | ↑1780 |
| 2009 | #6095 | ↑298 |
| 2010 | #7591 | ↓1496 |
| 2011 | #7009 | ↑582 |
| 2012 | #7559 | ↓550 |
| 2013 | #7026 | ↑533 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↓22 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↓992 |
| 2016 | #5555 | ↑2485 |
| 2017 | #4746 | ↑809 |
| 2018 | #5540 | ↓794 |
| 2019 | #10803 | ↓5263 |
| 2020 | #9554 | ↑1249 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↑1786 |
| 2023 | #6897 | ↑871 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓4041 |
| 2025 | #6446 | ↑4492 |
Frequently asked questions about Nirav
Is Nirav a popular name?
Yes — Nirav currently ranks #6446 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nirav more common for boys or girls?
Nirav is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nirav most popular?
Nirav peaked in 1984 in United States, with 21 recorded births that year.
Is Nirav rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nirav’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4441 in 1972 to #6446 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nirav?
At least 626 babies have been recorded with the name Nirav across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nirav popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nirav appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nirav?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nirav include Nevada, Neville.
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