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Current rank (2025)#9457
Babies named Niv in 202510
Total recorded133
Peak year2020 (11 babies)
Highest rank ever#7469
Years in records1992–2025 (18 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 7169 spots
Gender breakdown73% boys / 27% girls

Frequently asked about Niv

What does the name Niv mean?
Niv means “Purpose, brightness, radiance” from Swahili/Welsh/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Niv?
Niv has Swahili/Welsh/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Purpose, brightness, radiance”.
How popular is Niv?
Niv ranked #9457 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Niv most popular?
Niv peaked in 2020 with 11 babies registered that year.
Is Niv a boy or girl name?
Niv is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 73% of Nivs are boys and 27% are girls.
Is the name Niv rising or falling in popularity?
Niv has risen 7169 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #16626 in 2020 to #9457 in 2025.
How long has Niv been recorded?
Niv appears in birth records across 18 years — from 1992 through 2025.

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