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.