Nirvana, derived from Sanskrit, translates to 'a state of being blown out' or 'extinguished'. It originally referred to the ultimate liberation from suffering and craving in Buddhist philosophy. In popular culture, Nirvana gained prominence as the name of a successful American rock band led by Kurt Cobain during the 1990s grunge movement.
The name Nirvana has seen a significant increase in popularity over time, with a steady rise in the number of births since the late 1990s and early 2000s. The peak occurred recently, in 2022, with 115 births. However, it's interesting to note that there was a drop-off in popularity during the 1970s and early 1980s, with fewer than 10 births annually from 1973 to 1985. Overall, since records began in 1973 until 2023, there have been a total of 1471 births named Nirvana.