UK boy's name
Nirmaan
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "creation" or "construction".
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.
Nirmaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nirmaan 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 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Nirmaan. 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
- • Nirmaan ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Nirmaan.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nirmaan 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
2020
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Nirmaan mean?
The name Nirmaan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent and has greatly influenced numerous other languages and cultures. The name itself is derived from the Sanskrit word "nirma," which means "to build" or "to construct," and the suffix "-aan" which denotes a masculine form.
Nirmaan is closely associated with the concept of creation, construction, and building in Hindu philosophy and mythology. In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, the name Nirmaan is often used to refer to the process of creation and the act of bringing something into existence. It is believed that the name Nirmaan was initially used to describe the cosmic act of creation by the divine forces or deities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nirmaan can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures. In the Rig Veda, there are several hymns and verses that praise the divine creator and refer to the process of creation as "Nirmaan." The name has also been mentioned in other ancient Hindu texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas, which are epic narratives that contain stories and teachings about Hindu mythology and philosophy.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nirmaan. One of the most famous was Nirmaan Devi, a Hindu mystic and saint who lived in the 16th century CE. She was known for her profound spiritual teachings and her dedication to the pursuit of enlightenment. Another notable individual was Nirmaan Singh, a Sikh warrior and leader who played a significant role in the Sikh resistance against the Mughal Empire in the 17th century CE.
In more recent times, Nirmaan has been a popular name among Hindus and Sikhs, particularly in India and other parts of South Asia. Some notable individuals with this name include Nirmaan Kaur, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was born in 1944, and Nirmaan Malhotra, an Indian film producer and director who was born in 1962.
Another noteworthy figure is Nirmaan Kapoor, a renowned Indian architect and urban planner who has made significant contributions to the field of sustainable and eco-friendly architecture. He was born in 1948 and is widely recognized for his innovative designs that incorporate traditional Indian architectural elements with modern sustainable practices.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nirmaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Nirmaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nirmaan, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nirmaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nirmaan 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 | #4864 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Nirmaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nirmaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nirmaan was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nirmaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Nirmaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nirmaan?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "creation" or "construction".
How many people are called Nirmaan in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Nirmaan across the 2 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.