Nitish

Nitish is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “ruler of guidance.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Nitish at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“ruler of guidance”

About the name Nitish

Nitish belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “ruler of guidance” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nitish first appears in Social Security records in 2001. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5797 in 2005, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 83 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nitish in US records

First recorded (US)
2001
Best US rank
#5797 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Total since 1880
83

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nitish mean?

Nitish means “ruler of guidance” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nitish a boy or girl name?

Nitish is a boy name.

What origin is the name Nitish?

Nitish comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Nitish?

Nitish first appears in US records in 2001. Its best-ever ranking was #5797 in 2005, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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