Nishanth is of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit 'Niśānta', which means 'end of night' or 'the dawn'. This name is often given to boys born at dawn or to those whose parents wish them a life filled with bright prospects. It is particularly popular in the southern state of Karnataka in India. Nishanth has four syllables, pronounced as Ni-shanth, and it rolls off the tongue with a melodic rhythm. In recent years, this name has gained global recognition due to its unique sound and cultural significance.
The name Nishanth experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks of 21 births in 2008 and troughs as low as 5 births in both 1993 and 2019. The most recent data available is from 2022, showing a slight increase to 6 births. Overall, there were a total of 208 babies named Nishanth between 1993 and 2022.