Our Nepalese name database contains 913 Nepalese surnames and 6.534 Nepalese first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Nepalese name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Nepal have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Nepalese names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Nepalese names as well. To create the Nepalese name database we used 36.716 validated Nepalese social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Nepalese surnames

This table show popular Nepalese surnames. In Nepal, surnames are typically passed down from the father's side of the family. The surname is often a combination of the father's first name and the suffix "khadka" for males or "kumari" for females. For example, if the father's name is Bhim, the son's surname would be Bhimkhadka and the daughter's surname would be Bhimkumari. Some families may also have traditional clan or caste-based surnames.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Shrestha 1.494 4.1% American Indian Australian
Thapa 938 2.6% Indian American British
Adhikari 798 2.2% Indian American Australian
Sharma 649 1.8% Indian American British
Yadav 532 1.4% Indian American French
Ghimire 530 1.4% American Indian Australian
Acharya 523 1.4% Indian American British
Khadka 512 1.4% Indian American Australian
Bhattarai 492 1.3% American Indian Australian
Karki 486 1.3% Indian American Finnish
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 36.716 Nepalese social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Nepalese first names

In Nepal, parents typically pick a first name for their child based on tradition, culture, and religious beliefs. They may choose a name that has a significant meaning or one that is popular within their community. Some families also consult with astrologers or religious leaders to determine an auspicious name for their child. The child's birth date and astrological chart may also play a role in choosing a name. Ultimately, the decision is usually made by the parents, with input from other family members.

Popular Nepalese male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Santosh 379 1.4% Indian American British
Prakash 370 1.3% Indian American British
Krishna 321 1.1% Indian American British
Ramesh 293 1.0% Indian American British
Sagar 266 0.9% Indian American Bangladeshi
Roshan 242 0.9% Indian American British
Binod 233 0.8% Indian American Emirati
Nabin 228 0.8% Indian American Australian
Bibek 225 0.8% Indian American Canadian
Deepak 224 0.8% Indian American British
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 36.716 Nepalese social media profiles from which 28.029 (76%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Nepalese female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Suman 250 2.9% Indian American Bangladeshi
Saroj 207 2.4% Indian American British
Shiva 82 0.9% Indian American British
Chandra 62 0.7% Indian American Indonesian
Surya 58 0.7% Indian Indonesian American
Durga 52 0.6% Indian American Australian
Laxmi 49 0.6% Indian British American
Manisha 42 0.5% Indian British American
Indra 42 0.5% Indonesian Indian American
Sunita 41 0.5% Indian British American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 36.716 Nepalese social media profiles from which 8.687 (24%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.