Mukesh

Mukesh is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “conqueror of the Muka demon.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 1998.

Mukesh at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“conqueror of the Muka demon”

About the name Mukesh

Mukesh belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “conqueror of the Muka demon” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mukesh first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4363 in 1967, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mukesh in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#4363 in 1967
Peak year
1967
Total since 1880
5

Mukesh in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2020 in 1996
Babies named Mukesh in 1998
3
Total since 1996
8

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mukesh mean?

Mukesh means “conqueror of the Muka demon” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mukesh a boy or girl name?

Mukesh is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 1998.

What origin is the name Mukesh?

Mukesh comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Mukesh?

Mukesh first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #4363 in 1967, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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