The name Nissan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "miracle".

Hebrew Names

Hebrew Names for Boys

Though the accent falls on the second syllable, people will mistake this name of the first month of the Jewish calendar or for the Japanese car. 

The name Nissan peaked for boys at #5764 in 1994. Nissan is occasionally used for girls in 1983.

The name Nissan peaked for girls at #11456 in 1983. Nissan is occasionally used for boys in 2024.