NAME PROFILE
Nirvana
Nirvana is a Sanskrit word meaning 'blowing out' or 'extinguishing,' often used in a spiritual context to describe the ultimate state of liberation from suffering and desire. The concept embodies a profound sense of peace and enlightenment, symbolizing the end of the cycle of rebirth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,646 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1993 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 40%TX — 23%FL — 15%NY — 15%OH — 6%
Notable People
Kurt Cobain (Musician, Lead singer of Nirvana) · Dave Grohl (Musician, Drummer of Nirvana and founder of Foo Fighters) · Krist Novoselic (Musician, Bassist of Nirvana) · Pat Smear (Musician, Guitarist of Nirvana) · Butch Vig (Music Producer, Produced Nirvana's *Nevermind*)
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