Nikshay
A masculine Hindu name meaning "end of all sufferings".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Nikshay. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nikshay today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nikshay births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nikshay. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nikshay with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nikshay. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,744
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Nikshay: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nikshay 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 Nikshay 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nikshay
The name Nikshay originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit words "niksh" meaning "to destroy" and "kshaya" meaning "decay" or "consumption". The name Nikshay, therefore, carries the meaning of "one who destroys decay or consumption".
In the ancient Indian tradition, names often carried deep symbolic meanings and were believed to influence the character and destiny of the bearer. The name Nikshay was likely given to individuals with the hope that they would overcome ailments, particularly those related to consumption or wasting diseases.
While the exact origins of the name are difficult to trace, it is found in some of the earliest Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Vedas and the Puranas. These ancient texts often mentioned names and their meanings, reflecting the cultural significance attached to them.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nikshay can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit narrative. In the Mahabharata, Nikshay is mentioned as the name of a king from the Kuru dynasty. While the exact dates are uncertain, the events of the Mahabharata are believed to have taken place around the 9th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nikshay. One such figure was Nikshay Shastri (1825-1891), a prominent Indian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Vedic literature and Ayurvedic medicine.
Another notable Nikshay was Nikshay Chandra Ghose (1860-1926), a pioneering Indian scientist and inventor who played a crucial role in the development of telecommunication technology in India. He is credited with inventing the Coherence Receiver, a key component in radio communication.
In the realm of literature, Nikshay Ranjan Behari Majumdar (1888-1966) was a renowned Bengali writer and poet. His works, which explored themes of social justice and human rights, had a profound impact on the literary landscape of Bengal.
Nikshay Narayan Singh (1835-1857) was a prominent figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. He played a crucial role in the uprising and was eventually captured and executed by the British forces.
Lastly, Nikshay Kumar (born 1947) is a renowned Indian classical vocalist and musician, known for his contributions to the Khayal genre of Hindustani classical music. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances and has helped preserve and promote the rich musical heritage of India.
People
Nikshay + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nikshay as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Nikshay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nikshay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nikshay 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Nikshay a common name?
We classify Nikshay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nikshay most popular?
The single biggest year for Nikshay was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nikshay is about 9 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 Nikshay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nikshay a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nikshay 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 Nikshay still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nikshay 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 Nikshay 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 Americans are named Nikshay?
Want to know how many people have the name Nikshay? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.