Niyan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Niyan is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Niyan often also consider Revelation, Abraxas, Fordham .
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Historical Record
Niyan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 46 babies have been named Niyan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Niyan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,525 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,525
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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"divine disclosure, uncovering of truth"
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Ancient Greek origin
"365 heavens (numerological)"
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Old English origin
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#24,548 in US
Punjabi/Sanskrit origin
"brave warrior of the divine"
#24,564 in US
Amharic origin
"anointed one; messenger of God"
#24,452 in US
Chinese origin
"abundant forest or precious jade"
#24,626 in US
Greek origin
"healer (from Jason root)"
#24,508 in US
Middle English origin
"one who listens intently, listener"
#24,608 in US
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About the Name Niyan
Niyan is a boy name .
Niyan is currently ranked #24,525 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Niyan include Niy and Niyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis