Will my child share the name Kishan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Kishan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kishan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kishan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kishan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 240 places in the last five years. Its peak was #379 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Kishan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kishan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kishan a popular baby name in the United States?

Kishan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2922

Kishan

Kishan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2922 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kishan in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2922

About the Name Kishan

Kishan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 240 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #379 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kishan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.