Nimrat
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "humble" or "not arrogant".
Name Census estimates that about 225 living Americans carry the first name Nimrat. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nimrat today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nimrat births was 2018 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nimrat. 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 Nimrat with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
225
~ 1 in 1,523,353 Americans
Peak year
2018
25 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,138
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Nimrat: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nimrat from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 139 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Nimrat remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nimrat 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 Nimrat during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nimrats live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nimrat
The name Nimrat has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, derived from Sanskrit, one of the ancient languages of the region. It is a compound word formed from the Sanskrit words "nim," meaning "peace," and "rat," meaning "giver" or "bestower." Thus, the name Nimrat carries the meaning "one who bestows peace" or "giver of peace."
In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, the name Nimrat is associated with Hindu deities and characters known for their benevolent and pacifying qualities. One notable reference is found in the Mahabharata, an epic Sanskrit poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. Here, Nimrat is mentioned as an epithet of Lord Vishnu, the preserver deity in the Hindu trinity, highlighting his role as the bringer of peace and harmony.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nimrat can be traced back to the 6th century CE, during the Gupta Empire period in ancient India. Nimrat was the name of a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit grammar and linguistics. His treatise, "Nimrat Vyakarana," is still studied and revered by scholars today.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nimrat. In the 12th century, Nimrat Kavi was a celebrated Sanskrit poet and playwright from the Chaulukya dynasty in modern-day Gujarat, India. His works, including the play "Nimrat Nataka," were highly regarded for their literary merit and profound philosophical themes.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Nimrat Khan was a prominent military commander and governor under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire's territories, earning a reputation for his strategic acumen and leadership on the battlefield.
In more recent times, Nimrat Kaur Ahluwalia is a renowned Indian actress who has received critical acclaim for her roles in both Indian and international films. Born in 1982, she has received numerous awards and recognition for her performances, including a Filmfare Award and an International Indian Film Academy Award.
Nimrat has been a name deeply rooted in Indian culture and history, carrying the symbolic meaning of peace and harmony. Its ancient origins and association with influential figures across various fields have contributed to its enduring significance and appeal.
People
Nimrat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nimrat as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nimrat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nimrat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 225 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nimrat 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 1,523,353 US residents.
Is Nimrat a common name?
We classify Nimrat as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 227 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nimrat most popular?
The single biggest year for Nimrat was 2018, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nimrat 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 Nimrat in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nimrat a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nimrat in the SSA data are female. 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 Nimrat still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nimrat 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 Nimrat 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 Nimrat?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Nimrat at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.