Nihaan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nihaan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 94 babies have been named Nihaan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nihaan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #8,313 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,313
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Nihaan
Nihaan is a boy name .
Nihaan is currently ranked #8,313 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nihaan include Nih, Niha, Nihay, Nihaie, Niy, Niie, and Nihkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nihaan include Nihal, Nihaal . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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