Nirav

Meaning of Nirav

Nirav, pronounced nee-RAHV (/ˈni.rəv/), springs from the gentle Sanskrit and Gujarati root for “quiet” or “serene,” conjuring a moonlit lake draped in morning mist. From its first hesitant appearance on American birth charts in the early ’70s to its current spot around rank 918 in 2024—claimed by roughly six bright-eyed newborns each year—this name has been quietly dancing through the rankings. Choosing Nirav is like weaving a lullaby into everyday life: a backyard summer breeze, a warm cup of coffee before dawn, or a pajama-clad ninja tiptoeing across a pancake stack—silent, serene, and utterly impossible to ignore. Parents picture little Nirav growing into a calm spirit with a hidden current of strength, a name that speaks volumes in whispers.

Pronunciation

Indian (Gujarati)

• Pronunced as nee-RAHV (/'ni.rəv/)

• Niraj
• Niran
• Niral
• Nirek