UK boy's name
Nirved
A name of Sanskrit origin meaning "free from sorrow or pain".
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.
Nirved is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nirved popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Nirved. 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
- • Nirved ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 boys were registered as Nirved.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nirved as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
6 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Nirved mean?
The name Nirved is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. The word "nirved" in Sanskrit means "without sorrow" or "free from grief," suggesting a positive and uplifting connotation.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, there are references to the concept of "nirved," which is often associated with the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and the transcendence of worldly suffering. However, there is no explicit mention of the name Nirved in these texts.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nirved can be traced back to the 11th century CE, when it was occasionally used by families in certain regions of India, particularly in the northern and central parts of the subcontinent. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Nirved Mishra, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh.
Throughout history, the name Nirved has been borne by several notable figures, including Nirved Chaudhary, a 13th-century philosopher and religious leader who was influential in spreading the teachings of the Bhakti movement in northern India. Another prominent individual was Nirved Singh, a 16th-century warrior and military strategist who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
In the 18th century, Nirved Sharma, a revered spiritual teacher and yogi, gained recognition for his teachings on the attainment of inner peace and harmony. His followers and disciples were known to name their children Nirved as a tribute to his teachings.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Nirved was Nirved Pandey, a 19th-century social reformer and activist who fought against the caste system and advocated for the education and empowerment of women in India. His contributions to the social and political landscape of the time were significant and far-reaching.
While the name Nirved has its roots in the Sanskrit language and ancient Indian culture, it has also been adopted by people from various backgrounds and regions over the centuries, reflecting the diversity and fluidity of names across cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nirved over time
The chart below shows babies named Nirved registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 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 Nirved, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nirved by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nirved 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 | #3691 | 10 | 2 |
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FAQ
Nirved: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nirved in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nirved was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nirved most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Nirved in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nirved?
A name of Sanskrit origin meaning "free from sorrow or pain".
How many people are called Nirved in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Nirved 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.