Nissan
Pronunciation: [ n-EES-ahn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Nissan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 88 babies have been named Nissan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nissan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,630 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,630
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nissan
Nissan is a boy name .
Is Nissan a boy or girl name? Nissan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,630 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,056. Nissan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nissan is currently ranked #21,630 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nissan include Nis, Niss, Nissy, Nissie, Niy, Niie, and Niskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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