Blue; moon; champion
Nilan is a name with multiple etymological roots. In Sanskrit, it is derived from 'Nila', meaning 'dark blue' or 'sapphire'. In some European contexts, it is considered a variant of Niall, an Irish name meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'.
Less common today
Nilan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,250 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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