Nian
Nian is a boy baby name. Ranked #44,412 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Nian first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 5 babies have been named Nian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nian is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,412 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,412
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Nian is also used as a girl name, ranked #18054.
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About the Name Nian
Nian is a boy name .
Is Nian a boy or girl name? Nian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,412 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #18,054. Nian is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nian is currently ranked #44,412 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nian include Niam, Niall . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis