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Most popular Nepali names
300 names
Ranked by how many people carry the name in our sample of recorded names of people in Nepal. It is a sample, not a national census. See how we measure popularity.
| # | Name | Nepali | Meaning |
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| 1 | Bibek | विवेक | Conscience, wisdom, discernment |
| 2 | Santosh | सन्तोष | Contentment, satisfaction, happiness |
| 3 | Sagar | सागर | Ocean, sea |
| 4 | Suman | सुमन | Flower |
| 5 | Sujan | सुजन | Good person |
| 6 | Roshan | रोशन | Bright, shining, illuminated |
| 7 | Nabin | नवीन | New, fresh, novel and modern (Navin) |
| 8 | Sunil | सुनिल | Deep blue, dark blue |
| 9 | Saroj | सरोज | Lotus |
| 10 | Bishal | विशाल | Huge, vast, great |
- Bibek♂विवेकConscience, wisdom, discernment
- Santosh♂सन्तोषContentment, satisfaction, happiness
- Sagar♂सागरOcean, sea
- Suman♂सुमनFlower
- Sujan♂सुजनGood person
- Roshan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Nabin♂नवीनNew, fresh, novel and modern (Navin)
- Sunil♂सुनिलDeep blue, dark blue
- Saroj♂सरोजLotus
- Bishal♂विशालHuge, vast, great
- Manish♂मनिषLord of the mind
- Prakash♂प्रकाशLight, brightness, illumination
- Suraj♂सुरजThe sun
- Anil♂अनिलWind, air
- Ashish♂आशिषBlessing
- Krishna♂कृष्णDark or black
- Bikash♂विकासDevelopment, progress
- Ram♂रामPleasing, charming
- Manoj♂मनोजBorn of the mind
- Amit♂अमितBoundless, infinite
- Kiran♂किरणRay of light
- Anish♂अनिशSupreme, without a superior
- Prashant♂प्रशान्तCalm, tranquil, peaceful
- Prabin♂प्रविनSkilful, expert, proficient
- Rajan♂राजनKing, ruler
- Binod♂विनोदJoy, amusement, playfulness
- Ramesh♂रमेशLord of Rama (Lakshmi)
- Subash♂सुवासFragrance, sweet scent (suvas)
- Aashish♂आशिषBlessing
- Bijay♂विजयVictory
- Sanjay♂सञ्जयVictorious, triumphant
- Deepak♂दीपकLamp
- Rabin♂रविनOf the sun, sunny
- Amrit♂अमृतNectar of immortality
- Sabin♂सबिनA Latin tribal name
- Abhishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Sushil♂सुशीलOf good character
- Dinesh♂दिनेशLord of the day
- Rajesh♂राजेशLord of kings
- Ashok♂अशोकWithout sorrow
- Sudip♂सुदिपVery bright
- Arjun♂अर्जुनBright, white, shining
- Pawan♂पवनWind, breeze
- Sandesh♂सन्देशMessage, news
- Dipesh♂दीपेशLord of light
- Milan♂मिलनUnion, meeting or coming together of people
- Saurav♂सौरभFragrance, aroma
- Niraj♂निरजLotus
- Sandeep♂सन्दीपLit lamp
- Rupesh♂रुपेशLord of beauty or form
- Anup♂अनुपIncomparable, unequalled
- Pradip♂प्रदिपLamp, light
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- Ravi♂रविThe Sun
- Dipendra♂दीपेन्द्रLord of light or lamps
- Sumit♂सुमितGood friend
- Umesh♂उमेशLord of Uma
- Ganesh♂गणेशLord of the ganas
- Pratik♂प्रतिकSymbol, sign, emblem
- Sandip♂सन्दीपLit lamp
- Pradeep♂प्रदिपLamp, light
- Arun♂अरुणReddish dawn
- Bipin♂विपिनForest, grove
- Ajay♂अजयUnconquerable, invincible
- Suresh♂सुरेशLord of the gods
- Sushant♂सुशान्तVery calm, peaceful and quiet in nature
- Bishnu♂विष्णुLord Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver of the universe in Hindu…
- Mukesh♂मुकेशLord of the Mukas (dumb)
- Kamal♂कमलLotus flower
- Raju♂राजुAffectionate form of Raj
- Rakesh♂राकेशLord of the full-moon night
- Surendra♂सुरेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Sanjeev♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Nitesh♂नितेशLord of right conduct
- Pramod♂प्रमोदDelight, joy, happiness
- Shiva♂शिवThe auspicious one
- Laxman♂लक्ष्मणYounger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama
- Asmita♀अस्मिताSelf-respect, pride, identity
- Kushal♂कुशलSkilful, clever and capable
- Mahesh♂महेशGreat lord
- Raj♂राजRule, kingdom
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Nischal♂निश्चलSteady, immovable, unwavering
- Nishan♂निशानSign, mark, emblem, flag
- Rahul♂राहुलConqueror of miseries
- Prabesh♂प्रवेशEntrance, entry
- Ankit♂अंकितMarked, distinguished
- Samir♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Bimal♂विमलPure, spotless, clean
- Hari♂हरिRemover of sorrow
- Rabindra♂रविन्द्रLord of the sun
- Manisha♀मनिषाWisdom, intellect
- Laxmi♂♀लक्ष्मीGoddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity
- Saugat♂सौगातGift, present
- Sudeep♂सुदिपVery bright
- Gaurav♂गौरवPride, honour and dignity
- Ujjwal♂उज्ज्वलBright, shining, radiant
- Aakash♂आकाशThe sky, the heavens
- Priyanka♀प्रियंकाDear, beloved
- Jeevan♂जीवनLife
- Pooja♀पूजाWorship, prayer and reverence offered to the divine
- Aayush♂आयुषLife, lifespan
- Aman♂अमनPeace, safety and security
- Rohit♂रोहितRed
- Narayan♂नारायणName of Lord Vishnu
- Shishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
- Basanta♂वसन्तSpring season
- Bijaya♂विजयVictory
- Chandra♂चन्द्रThe moon
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Kishor♂किशोरYouth or adolescent
- Yogesh♂योगेशLord of yoga
- Dilip♂दिलीपProtector of Delhi
- Nisha♀निशाNight
- Kshitiz♂क्षितिजHorizon
- Nirmal♂निर्मलPure, clean, spotless
- Ayush♂आयुषLife, lifespan
- Dipak♂दीपकLamp
- Pankaj♂पंकजLotus
- Prem♂प्रेमLove, affection
Guide
The most popular Nepali names in our sample
These popular Nepali names are ranked by how many people carry each name in our sample of recorded names of people in Nepal, most of them young adults. It is a sample, not a census, so it shows which names are common in that group rather than across the whole country. Each name links to its meaning, spelling and pronunciation.
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Ranked by bearers
Each name's place depends on how many people in our sample share it. The more bearers a name has, the higher it appears.
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Mostly young adults
Our sample mostly covers young adults, so the list reflects names given a generation ago more than names chosen for babies today.
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Meanings included
Common names have rich meanings too. Santosh means contentment and peace of mind, and Sujan means a good, wise and kind-hearted person.
Common Nepali names and their meanings
Familiar names on this list carry warm meanings. Bibek means conscience, wisdom and discernment. Roshan means bright and shining, and Prakash means light and brightness. Sagar means ocean, Suman means flower, and Suraj means the sun. Anil means wind, and Manish means lord of the mind, wise and intellectual. You can read more on each name page, or explore themes in Nepali names by meaning.
Popular or unique: choosing for your baby
A popular name is easy to spell and say, and people will recognize it at once. The trade-off is that your child may share it with classmates. If you want something less common, compare this list with unique Nepali names, or browse Nepali boy names and Nepali girl names for more choices. To learn how the ranking works, read our methodology.
Tips for parents
- Remember this list ranks names in our sample, mostly young adults, not newborns today.
- Choose a popular name if easy spelling and recognition matter most to your family.
- Pair a common first name with a meaning you love, such as Sujan or Santosh.
- Compare with unique names if you want your child to stand out in class.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular Nepali names?
In our sample, familiar names include Bibek, Santosh, Sagar, Suman, Sujan and Roshan. The list is ranked by how many people in our sample carry each name, so it shows common names in that group rather than an official ranking.
Is this an official list of top Nepali baby names?
No. It ranks names by the number of bearers in a sample of recorded names of people in Nepal, mostly young adults. It is a sample, not a census, so treat it as a guide to common names, not an official count.
What do common Nepali names mean?
Many common names have bright, hopeful meanings. Sagar means ocean, Suraj means the sun, Nabin means new and fresh, and Bishal means huge, vast and great. Each name page shows the meaning in English and Nepali.
Should I pick a popular name for my baby?
A popular name is easy for others to spell and say. A less common name helps your child stand out. Many parents shortlist both kinds, then decide by meaning and by how the name sounds with the family name.