UK boy's name
Nitai
A masculine Indian name meaning "relating to the eternal Lord".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nitai is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nitai popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2012 to 2019. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Nitai. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nitai ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Nitai.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nitai as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Nitai mean?
The name Nitai is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient language spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "niti," which means "ethics" or "moral conduct." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their strong moral principles or ethical behavior.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Nitai can be found in the Bhagavata Purana, a sacred Hindu text that dates back to around the 9th or 10th century CE. In this text, the name Nitai is associated with Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, Nitai was one of the names used to refer to Lord Krishna during his childhood.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nitai. One such person was Nitai Chand (1504-1534), a famous Bengali poet and writer who lived during the 16th century. He is celebrated for his contributions to the Vaishnava literary tradition and his devotional poetry dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Another prominent figure with the name Nitai was Nitai Gaura Chandra (1534-1614), a renowned saint and spiritual leader in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. He was a close associate of the influential Bengali mystic Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and played a significant role in the spread of the Vaishnava movement in Bengal and other parts of India.
In the 18th century, Nitai Ojha (1755-1838) was a prominent Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Indian state of Bihar. He is recognized for his contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature and his translation of several important Hindu texts.
More recently, Nitai Maharaj (1888-1973) was a renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Sri Sri Radha Govinda Gaudiya Math, a prominent Gaudiya Vaishnava organization. He was instrumental in spreading the teachings of Lord Chaitanya and the Vaishnava tradition throughout India and abroad.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Nitai throughout history. The name's origins in Sanskrit and its association with Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring popularity and cultural significance in the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nitai over time
The chart below shows babies named Nitai registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nitai, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nitai by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nitai 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 | #4713 | 9 | 3 |
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FAQ
Nitai: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nitai in the UK right now?
In 2019, Nitai was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nitai most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Nitai in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nitai?
A masculine Indian name meaning "relating to the eternal Lord".
How many people are called Nitai in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Nitai across the 3 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.