How Many People Are Named Nitish?

Complete statistics for the name Nitish: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nitish
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Nitish means 'victory' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 82 people named Nitish live in the US today, which means 1 in 4,032,007 Americans share this name. The majority of Nitish's are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~82
Living in US
1 in 4,032,007
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Ambitious
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

101,536
Worldwide Bearers
#10,049
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
94,628
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,766
🇵🇱 Poland
565
🇺🇸 United States
289
🇲🇺 Mauritius
267
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
260
🇬🇧 England
139
🇨🇦 Canada
125
🇳🇿 New Zealand
75
🇶🇦 Qatar
72

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
82 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
83
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 83 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
52
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
84
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nitish Through the Generations

Nitish saw its peak popularity in 2005 with 14 births, but it's remained stable since then. With an average age of 21, Nitish is predominantly found among younger generations, with 83 individuals under 30 years old. This name's rarity and modernity make it stand out in the vast sea of American names.

✨ Similar Names to Nitish

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nitish's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Nitish

How Many People Have the Name Nitish?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 82 people in the United States currently share the name Nitish. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,032,007 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nitish a Common or Rare Name?

Nitish is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nitish Mean?

Nitish means "victory" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nitish in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Nitish Most Popular?

The name Nitish reached peak popularity in 2005, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nitish?

Approximately 82 people named Nitish live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 83. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,032,007 Americans.

Is Nitish a rare name?

Nitish is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,032,007 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nitish mean?

Nitish means "victory" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Nitish more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nitish are male and 0% are female.

When was Nitish most popular?

Nitish peaked in 2005 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US82
All-Time Births83
1 in X1 in 4,032,007
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2005
World Rank#10,049
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.