Bliss, liberation, or blowing out
In Sanskrit, the name signifies the ultimate state of spiritual enlightenment and release from the cycle of rebirth. It represents a profound sense of peace and the extinction of individual passion and desire. While widely known as the name of the iconic 1990s grunge band, it remains a rare and deeply spiritual choice for a child.
Less common today
Nirvana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,769 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the Shi'ar Empire · Marvel Comics
