Extinction of suffering; liberation or bliss
Derived from the Sanskrit word Nirvana, it refers to the ultimate spiritual goal in Buddhism and Hinduism. It signifies the blowing out of the fires of greed, hatred, and delusion, leading to a state of perfect peace and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Less common today
Nirvan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,226 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian film director and actor
