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Nishan
BoyMeaning of Nishan: Armenian: 'sign or mark'
Nishan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Armenian naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10668th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2443rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#10668
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2443
9 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
371
First recorded 1924 · peak 2010
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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