UK girl's name
Nishika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "she who removes poverty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nishika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nishika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4736, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 5 births.
This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2002 to 2015. 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 80% 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 Nishika. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nishika ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 5 girls were registered as Nishika.
- • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nishika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4736
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
5 births
Estimated living
45
2026
Meaning
What does Nishika mean?
The name Nishika is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was the root of many modern Indian languages. The name can be traced back to the ancient Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Nishika can be found in the Rigveda, a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns that form the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "nishka," which means "gold coin" or "ornament," suggesting that the name may have been associated with wealth, beauty, or adornment in its original context.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata, there are references to various characters and figures with the name Nishika. One notable example is Nishika, the daughter of the sage Valmiki, who is mentioned in the Ramayana, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nishika. One of the earliest recorded examples is Nishika, a 6th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer who is credited with contributions to the field of trigonometry.
Another prominent figure with the name Nishika was Nishika Kara, a 9th-century Indian sculptor and architect who is renowned for his work on the famous Sun Temple in Modhera, Gujarat, India.
In the realm of literature, Nishika Karki was a 14th-century Nepali poet and writer who is celebrated for her contributions to the Newari language and literature. Her works were influential in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Newari people.
Nishika Lulla, born in 1990, is a contemporary Indian actress and model who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her roles in popular productions such as "Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai" and "Bittoo Boss."
Lastly, Nishika Kumble, born in 1992, is an Indian former cricketer who played as a right-arm medium-pace bowler for the Indian women's national cricket team. She represented India in various international tournaments and was part of the team that won the Asia Cup in 2008.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nishika over time
The chart below shows babies named Nishika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nishika, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nishika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nishika 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 | #4964 | 23 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4384 | 22 | 6 |
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- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
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FAQ
Nishika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nishika in the UK right now?
In 2015, Nishika was ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nishika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 5 babies registered as Nishika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nishika?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "she who removes poverty".
How many people are called Nishika in the UK?
A total of 45 babies have been registered as Nishika 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.