Nissan is of Japanese origin, meaning 'to settle down' or 'to rest'. It's a name derived from the Yamato language, which was spoken by the ancient Japanese before the development of modern Japanese. Nissan is also a prominent automobile manufacturer, founded in 1937, which has contributed to the wider recognition of this name internationally.
The name Nissan has seen varied popularity over the years, with peaks in the early 1990s and a consistent resurgence from the late 2010s onwards.