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UK boy's name

Nimit

A Hindi masculine name denoting "an occasion" or "a reason".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Nimit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nimit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nimit. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nimit ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 boys were registered as Nimit.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nimit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4812

2017

Births in 2017

3

Latest year

Peak year

2017

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Nimit mean?

The name Nimit has its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nimitt," which means "cause," "reason," or "occasion." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Indian subcontinent.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Nimit can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Hindu epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In the text, Nimit is referenced as the name of a sage who lived during the time of the great war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nimit. One of the most famous was Nimit Kaur Bhatti (1675-1705), a Sikh warrior and poet from the Indian subcontinent. She is renowned for her contributions to the Sikh faith and her fearless defense against the Mughal Empire's forces.

Another prominent figure was Nimit Vaidya (1844-1919), an Indian scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the field of Ayurvedic medicine. He authored several books on Ayurveda and played a crucial role in reviving and preserving this ancient Indian system of medicine.

In more recent times, Nimit Sohni (1952-2020) was a celebrated Indian artist known for his vibrant and colorful paintings depicting scenes from rural life. His works have been exhibited in numerous galleries across India and internationally.

Nimit Sheth (1928-1994) was an influential Indian architect who played a significant role in shaping the modern architectural landscape of Mumbai. He is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Reserve Bank of India headquarters and the prestigious Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

Nimit Nigam (born 1973) is a contemporary Indian actor and filmmaker who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. He is particularly known for his performances in critically acclaimed movies such as "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and "Khosla Ka Ghosla."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Nimit by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nimit 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 #4812 3 1

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FAQ

Nimit: questions and answers

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

In 2017, Nimit was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Nimit most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Nimit in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nimit?

A Hindi masculine name denoting "an occasion" or "a reason".

How many people are called Nimit in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nimit 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.