Will my child share the name Nitya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Nitya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nitya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nitya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nitya is rising: up 1,294 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,743 in 2024.

Is Nitya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nitya 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 Nitya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Q: Who are some famous people named Nitya?

Notable people named Nitya include: Nitya Shetty — Nitya Shetty is an Indian actress who works primarily in Telugu cinema.; Nitya Vidyasagar — Nitya Vidyasagar is an American actress best known for her role as "Leela" on Sesame Street..

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Nitya is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Nitya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Nitya

2024 marks Nitya's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1743. The name has climbed 2156 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.

Nitya is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nitya in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Nitya

Nitya Anand — Nitya Anand was an Indian medicinal chemist who was the director of Central Drug Research Institute in Lucknow from 1974 to 1984.
Nitya Shetty — Nitya Shetty is an Indian actress who works primarily in Telugu cinema.
Nitya Vidyasagar — Nitya Vidyasagar is an American actress best known for her role as "Leela" on Sesame Street.

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