UK girl's name
Nithya
An Indian feminine name meaning "eternal" or "everlasting".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nithya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nithya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2005 to 2022. 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 20 living people in the UK are called Nithya. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nithya ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Nithya.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nithya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Nithya mean?
The name Nithya has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan tongue that served as the root for many Indian languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nitya," which means "eternal," "everlasting," or "permanent." This name has been in use in various parts of the Indian subcontinent for centuries.
Nithya can be found in several ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. It is mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest sacred scriptures of Hinduism, dating back to the second millennium BCE. The name is also associated with various Hindu deities, particularly in their descriptions and invocations.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nithya was Nithya Yogindra, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He was a significant figure in the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy and authored several influential works.
Another notable figure in history was Nithya Shuddha, a 12th-century Hindu mystic and saint from Karnataka, India. He was known for his devotional poetry and his teachings on spiritual enlightenment.
In the realm of literature, Nithya Shastri was a celebrated Sanskrit scholar and poet from the 16th century. He hailed from the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India and authored several works on grammar, poetry, and Vedic philosophy.
Moving forward in time, Nithya Kalyani was a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1923 to 2016. She was a pioneer in the revival and promotion of the Bharatanatyam dance form and received numerous awards and honors for her contributions.
Lastly, Nithya Menen is a contemporary Indian actress who has appeared in films in various languages, including Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil. Born in 1988, she has received critical acclaim for her performances and has won several awards throughout her career.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Nithya, a name that has been deeply rooted in Indian culture and tradition for centuries, reflecting the concept of eternity and permanence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nithya over time
The chart below shows babies named Nithya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nithya, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nithya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nithya 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 | #4645 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5629 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5024 | 10 | 3 |
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FAQ
Nithya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nithya in the UK right now?
In 2022, Nithya was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nithya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Nithya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nithya?
An Indian feminine name meaning "eternal" or "everlasting".
How many people are called Nithya in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Nithya across the 6 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.