Nitish
boy nameNitish entered the US charts in 2001, peaked at #5578 in 2005, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2001–2025
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rank today
#5578
peak (2005)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #7761 |
| 2010s | #12287 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nitish are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nitish alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nitish in 2025?
- Nitish is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nitish most popular?
- Nitish peaked in 2005, reaching #5578 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nitish with classmates?
- Nitish will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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