UK boy's name
Nirmal
An Indian masculine name meaning "spotless" or "pure".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nirmal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nirmal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3036, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. 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.
Nirmal is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nirmal. 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 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nirmal ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 boys were registered as Nirmal.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nirmal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3036
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Nirmal mean?
The name Nirmal originates from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. The name is derived from the word "nirmala," which means pure, untainted, or spotless. It's a combination of the Sanskrit words "nir," meaning without, and "mala," meaning dirt or impurity.
In Hinduism, the concept of purity holds significant importance, and the name Nirmal is often associated with spiritual and moral purity. It's a name frequently given to children with the hope that they will lead a virtuous and unblemished life.
The earliest known reference to the name Nirmal can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and religious texts, where it was used to describe deities, saints, and revered individuals known for their pure and righteous nature.
One of the earliest documented uses of the name Nirmal can be found in the epic Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, there is a character named Nirmal, who is described as a virtuous and righteous individual.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nirmal. One of the most famous was Nirmal Purushotham (1892-1992), an Indian social reformer and educator who played a significant role in promoting education and empowerment for women in colonial India.
Another prominent figure with the name Nirmal was Nirmal Verma (1929-2005), an acclaimed Hindi novelist, poet, and critic. His works explored themes of existentialism, human relationships, and the complexities of modern life.
In the field of music, Nirmal Pandey (1924-2010) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and Padma Bhushan awardee, known for his expertise in the Khayal and Thumri genres.
Nirmal Jit Singh (1924-2011) was a celebrated Indian botanist and environmentalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant ecology and conservation efforts in India.
Nirmal Kumar Bose (1901-1972) was an Indian anthropologist and a pioneer in the field of cultural anthropology. He conducted extensive research on tribal communities in India and their cultural practices.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Nirmal, each making significant contributions in their respective fields and embodying the essence of purity and righteousness associated with the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nirmal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nirmal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Nirmal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nirmal in the UK right now?
In 2000, Nirmal was ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nirmal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Nirmal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nirmal?
An Indian masculine name meaning "spotless" or "pure".
How many people are called Nirmal in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nirmal 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.