Niven
A boys’ name of Scottish origin, meaning little bone; from gaelic naoimh.
Babies a year
4
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#4275
4 babies
Niven by the numbers
In 2025, 4 babies in England and Wales were named Niven.
Its American peak was 7 babies in 2012, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
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Names that are said the same way as Niven, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Nivaan40 in England and Wales (2025)
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