Good, kind, or elite
In Persian, Nikan is the plural form of 'Nik,' meaning 'good' or 'virtuous.' It is often interpreted as 'the good ones' or 'those who do good.' It is a popular name in modern Iran but remains rare in the United States.
Less common today
Nikan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,935 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
