Nishaan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nishaan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 88 babies have been named Nishaan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nishaan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,339 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,339
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Nishaan
Nishaan is a boy name .
Nishaan is currently ranked #9,339 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nishaan include Nis, Nish, Nishy, Nishie, Aan, Aany, Aanie, Niy, Niie, and Niskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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