boy's name
Nishanth
nih-SHAHNTH
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 229
Nishanth is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 2008, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1993.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nishanth Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Nishanth?
In 2022, Nishanth was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Nishanth Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nishanth
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nishanth Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nishanth over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nishanth
- Pronunciation nih-SHAHNTH
Sibling Names for Nishanth
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nishanth — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nishanth
How popular is the name Nishanth?
In 2022, Nishanth was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Nishanth a girl's or a boy's name?
Nishanth is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nishanth?
Nishanth has 2 syllables.
When was Nishanth most popular?
Nishanth peaked in 2008, when 21 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Nishanth a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nishanth currently ranks #3,367 in the United States. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.