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Nian

2 syllablesPeak year: 20154 lettersStarts with N

Meaning & origin

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Nian's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Nian, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Nian
20157
20205

Nian through the decades

  • Nian peaked in 2015, when 7 babies were named Nian in the US.

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