Nirvana
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nirvana: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2021.
Originating from the Sanskrit word nirvāṇa, meaning "blown out" or "extinguished" — a reference to the ultimate state of enlightenment free from suffering and desire in Buddhist tradition — the name has a deeply spiritual resonance. Its most famous bearer is not a person but the iconic rock band Nirvana, fronted by Kurt Cobain, which brought the name into global popular consciousness in the early 1990s. While no major settlement shares the name, it has occasionally been adopted as a given name, particularly in the years following the band's rise, reflecting a blend of countercultural cachet and serene philosophy. The name is unisex, though it remains rare even in Scotland, where its otherworldly sound and peaceful meaning appeal to parents seeking something distinctive and symbolic.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20213 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #7923 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2021
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y