Nirvana Girl
Origin(s)
Sanskrit; English
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'bliss'; English: 'state of perfect happiness'
Historical & Cultural Background
Nirvana is a term derived from Sanskrit, commonly associated with Buddhism, where it signifies the ultimate state of liberation and freedom from suffering. The concept has also been adopted in various spiritual and philosophical contexts. In the West, the term gained popularity in the 1990s, particularly through music and popular culture, symbolizing a sense of peace and fulfillment.
Trend Summary
Nirvana has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Serena, Allegra, Sienna, Luna, Isla, Mira, Zinnia, Selena, Aria, Nina
Variants
- Nirvanna
International Variants
- Nirvana (Sanskrit)
Famous people named Nirvana
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Fictional characters named Nirvana
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nirvana was first seen in the United States in 1973. Nirvana has ranked as high as #1277 nationally which occurred in 2022 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Nirvana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nirvana (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 15 | |
| CA | 14 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 74 |
| 2016 | 84 |
| 2017 | 103 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 92 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 99 |
| 2024 | 86 |