UK boy's name
Mohnish
A masculine Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "delightful" or "pleasing".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mohnish is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mohnish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3908, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Mohnish is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Mohnish. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mohnish ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 boys were registered as Mohnish.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mohnish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3908
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Mohnish mean?
The name Mohnish originates from the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is derived from the words "moh" meaning love or affection, and "nish" meaning night. Together, Mohnish can be interpreted as "lover of the night" or "one who is charmed by the night".
This name likely emerged during the Vedic period of India, around 1500-500 BCE, when Sanskrit was the primary language for religious and scholarly texts. The name's connection to the night may have held spiritual or romantic connotations in that era.
While no definitive historical references have been found, some scholars believe the name Mohnish may have appeared in ancient Hindu texts or poetry celebrating the beauty of the night sky. However, these potential mentions remain speculative.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mohnish was Mohnish Bahl, an Indian film actor born in 1961. He appeared in numerous Bollywood movies throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including popular titles like "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!" and "Akele Hum Akele Tum".
Another notable Mohnish was Mohnish Behl, an Indian author and playwright born in 1917. He wrote several acclaimed plays in Hindi, including "Gali Gali Chor Hai" and "Andha Yug". Behl received numerous literary awards and honors during his lifetime.
In the world of sports, Mohnish Mishra was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was a right-arm medium-pace bowler known for his accuracy and consistency.
Mohnish Pabrai, born in 1964, is an influential value investor and philanthropist based in the United States. He is the founder and managing partner of Pabrai Investment Funds and has authored several books on investing strategies.
Finally, Mohnish Pabrai, born in 1948, was an Indian politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's parliament, representing the state of Uttar Pradesh from 1998 to 2004.
These are just a few examples of historical and notable individuals who have carried the name Mohnish. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit roots, it continues to be used in various cultures and regions, particularly in India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mohnish by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mohnish was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3908 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mohnish
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mohnish: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mohnish in the UK right now?
In 2015, Mohnish was ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mohnish most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Mohnish in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mohnish?
A masculine Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "delightful" or "pleasing".
How many people are called Mohnish in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Mohnish across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.