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Nian
UnisexMeaning of Nian: Chinese: 'year or study'
Nian is a unisex name most strongly associated with Chinese naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10662nd most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#10662
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
18
First recorded 2015 · peak 2015
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
61% boys · 39% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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