UK boy's name
Nishant
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "night's end" or "dawn".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nishant is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nishant popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 45 living people in the UK are called Nishant. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nishant ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 boys were registered as Nishant.
- • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nishant as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
45
2026
Meaning
What does Nishant mean?
Nishant is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "nishant," which means "the end" or "the final goal." The name is primarily used by Hindus and has been in existence for several centuries.
The earliest known reference to the name Nishant can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, where it is used as a metaphor for the ultimate spiritual enlightenment or the realization of one's true self. In these texts, the name symbolizes the end of the cycle of birth and death, and the attainment of moksha (liberation).
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nishant was Nishant Shastri, a renowned Indian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. Shastri was a prominent figure in the Advaita Vedanta tradition and is credited with several influential works on Hindu philosophy.
In the 12th century, Nishant Singh was a famous warrior and military commander who served under the Chauhan dynasty in what is now the state of Rajasthan, India. Singh played a pivotal role in defending the region against foreign invaders and is celebrated for his bravery and tactical prowess.
Another notable individual with the name Nishant was Nishant Chaitanya, a 16th-century Indian mystic and spiritual leader. Chaitanya was a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement and is revered for his devotional poetry and teachings on the path of love and devotion to the divine.
In more recent history, Nishant Kaushik was an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. Kaushik was a member of the Indian National Congress and was arrested and imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the struggle for independence.
Another famous Nishant was Nishant Mukherjee, an Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1960s and 1970s. Mukherjee was a talented opening batsman and is remembered for his numerous match-winning performances, including a historic innings against the West Indies in 1971.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nishant over time
The chart below shows babies named Nishant registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nishant, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nishant by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nishant 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 | #4735 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3499 | 23 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2092 | 10 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Nishant
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- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nishant: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nishant in the UK right now?
In 2016, Nishant was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nishant most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Nishant in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nishant?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "night's end" or "dawn".
How many people are called Nishant in the UK?
A total of 45 babies have been registered as Nishant across the 12 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.