Notable people bearing the name Nishad include:
K. K. Nishad (born 1978), Indian playback singer Mahendra Prasad Nishad (born 1967), Indian politician Vishambhar Prasad Nishad (born 1962), Indian politician Jai Narain Prasad Nishad (1930–2018), Indian politician Kajal Nishad (born 1982), Indian actress Jamuna Nishad (1953–2010), Indian politician Ajay Nishad (born 1966), Indian politician Mukesh Sahani (born 1981), Indian Politician Sanjay Nishad, cabinet minister in Government of Uttar Pradesh. Praveen Kumar Nishad, member of Indian Parliament.
See also Nishad, an Indian caste