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UK boy's name

Nihith

A Sanskrit masculine name meaning "unbound" or "free from rules".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Nihith is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nihith popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. 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.

Nihith is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nihith. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nihith ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 boys were registered as Nihith.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nihith as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2024

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Nihith mean?

The name Nihith has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "nihita," which means "deposited" or "placed." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who was considered a valuable asset or someone who was destined for greatness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nihith can be found in the Hindu epic "Mahabharata," which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this ancient text, Nihith is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war.

In the 5th century CE, there was a renowned Indian philosopher and logician named Nihith Bhatta, who was known for his contributions to the field of logic and epistemology. His works, such as the "Nyaya-Sutra," had a significant impact on the development of Indian philosophical thought.

During the medieval period, the name Nihith was also associated with various rulers and noblemen. One notable figure was Nihith Singh, a 16th-century ruler of the Chauhan dynasty in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his bravery in defending his kingdom against invading forces.

In the realm of literature, Nihith Narayan Acharya, an 18th-century Indian poet and scholar, made significant contributions to the Nepali language and literature. His poetic works, such as the "Bhanubhakta Ramayana," are still widely read and celebrated today.

Fast-forwarding to more recent times, Nihith Saminathan, an Indian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur born in 1981, co-founded the successful software company Bluecore, which specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning for e-commerce businesses.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Nihith throughout history. While the origins of the name can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit, its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods underscores its timeless appeal and versatility.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Nihith by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nihith 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 #5119 3 1

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FAQ

Nihith: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Nihith was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Nihith most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Nihith in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nihith?

A Sanskrit masculine name meaning "unbound" or "free from rules".

How many people are called Nihith in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nihith 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.