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UK boy's name

Namish

A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "humble" or "modest".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Namish is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Namish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 5 births.

This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2011 to 2023. 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.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Namish. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Namish ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 5 boys were registered as Namish.
  • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Namish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

5 births

Estimated living

19

2026

Meaning

What does Namish mean?

The name Namish has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated on the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "namah," which means "to bow" or "to pay homage." In Hindu culture, this word is often used as a respectful salutation or greeting.

Namish is a masculine name that was commonly used in ancient and medieval India. It is believed to have first appeared in Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, which date back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name was often given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be humble, respectful, and devout individuals.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Namish can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Namish who was a sage and a teacher of the Vedas.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Namish. One such person was Namish Arya, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry.

Another famous Namish was Namish Pandit, a Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the Nath tradition, a Hindu spiritual movement that emphasized the attainment of enlightenment through yogic practices.

In the 18th century, there was a Namish Chandra, a Bengali poet and writer who is celebrated for his works in the Bengali language. His poetry often explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality.

Namish Arora was a notable Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the late 20th century. He was a skilled opening batsman and was known for his aggressive style of play.

Finally, Namish Mehta is a contemporary Indian singer and composer who has gained popularity for his fusion of traditional Indian music with modern genres like pop and rock.

While the name Namish has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people of various ethnic and religious backgrounds around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Namish over time

The chart below shows babies named Namish registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Namish, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Namish
01345201120172023

Decades

Namish by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Namish 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
2020s #4991 3 1
2010s #3999 16 4

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FAQ

Namish: questions and answers

How popular is the name Namish in the UK right now?

In 2023, Namish was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Namish most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 5 babies registered as Namish in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Namish?

A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "humble" or "modest".

How many people are called Namish in the UK?

A total of 19 babies have been registered as Namish across the 5 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.