Nidhish
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "abundant, prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Nidhish. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nidhish today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nidhish births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nidhish. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nidhish. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,773
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Nidhish: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nidhish by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nidhish during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nidhish
The name Nidhish has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages, originating from the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "nidhi," which means treasure or wealth, and the suffix "ish," which signifies "lord" or "master." Consequently, the name Nidhish can be interpreted as "lord of wealth" or "master of treasure."
While the exact origin of the name is difficult to trace, it is believed to have been in use among the Hindu communities of India for several centuries. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, which are sacred Hindu scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Nidhish was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with writing several treatises on metaphysics and the nature of consciousness, which were widely studied and discussed in intellectual circles of the time.
Another notable figure in history with the name Nidhish was a wealthy merchant from the Mughal era, who lived in the 16th century. He is said to have amassed a considerable fortune through his trading ventures and was known for his philanthropic endeavors, particularly in supporting the construction of educational institutions and temples.
In the 18th century, Nidhish was the name of a celebrated poet and musician from the court of the Maratha Empire. His compositions, which blended elements of classical Indian music with contemporary styles, were highly praised and continue to be performed to this day.
During the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century, there was a prominent freedom fighter named Nidhish, who was actively involved in the non-violent resistance against British colonial rule. He was imprisoned on multiple occasions for his participation in civil disobedience campaigns but remained steadfast in his commitment to the cause of Indian self-governance.
In more recent times, Nidhish was the name of a renowned Indian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of cryptography and information security. His groundbreaking research on encryption algorithms and secure communication protocols has had a lasting impact on modern digital technology.
People
Nidhish + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nidhish as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
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FAQ
Nidhish: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nidhish?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nidhish going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Nidhish a common name?
We classify Nidhish as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nidhish most popular?
The single biggest year for Nidhish was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nidhish is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nidhish in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nidhish a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nidhish in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nidhish still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nidhish in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nidhish can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Nidhish?
Find out how many Americans are named Nidhish on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.