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UK boy's name

Nischal

A name of Hindi origin meaning unperturbed, unmoved, or calm.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Nischal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nischal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3987, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 to 2012. 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.

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

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Nischal. 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 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nischal ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 boys were registered as Nischal.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nischal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3987

2012

Births in 2012

4

Latest year

Peak year

2012

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Nischal mean?

The name Nischal finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "nischal," which means "unmoving," "steady," or "unwavering." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with qualities such as stability, calmness, and steadfastness in ancient Indian culture.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Nischal can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. For instance, the name is mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, the name is associated with a character known for his unwavering devotion and steadfast nature.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nischal. One of the earliest known figures was Nischal Kanta Bhattacharya (1900-1980), a prominent Bengali writer, poet, and essayist from India. His literary works, which often explored themes of spirituality and human emotions, earned him widespread recognition and several prestigious awards.

Another notable bearer of the name was Nischal Narayana Pandita (1791-1858), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author from Nepal. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Sanskrit literature, and his works on grammar and poetics were widely studied and revered.

In more recent times, Nischal Shetty (born 1984) is an Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. His breakthrough role came with the film "Bangistan" in 2015, where he garnered critical acclaim for his performance.

Nischal Basnet (born 1994) is a Nepalese cricketer who has represented the Nepalese national team in various international tournaments. He is known for his all-round abilities as a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler.

Nischal Narayanam (born 1980) is an Indian-American entrepreneur and author. He is the co-founder of Civitas Learning, an educational technology company focused on using data analytics to improve student success rates in higher education institutions.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Nischal throughout history, each making significant contributions to their respective fields and embodying the qualities of steadfastness and unwavering determination associated with the name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Nischal over time

The chart below shows babies named Nischal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Nischal, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nischal
01234201020112012

Decades

Nischal by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nischal 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 #4333 7 2

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FAQ

Nischal: questions and answers

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

In 2012, Nischal was ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Nischal most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Nischal in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nischal?

A name of Hindi origin meaning unperturbed, unmoved, or calm.

How many people are called Nischal in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Nischal 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.