Rakesh

Rakesh is a boy's name of Indian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Rakesh at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rakesh

Rakesh belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rakesh first appears in Social Security records in 1966. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2399 in 1972, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 440 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rakesh in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Best US rank
#2399 in 1972
Peak year
1980
Total since 1880
440

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rakesh mean?

The meaning of Rakesh is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Indian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rakesh a boy or girl name?

Rakesh is a boy name.

What origin is the name Rakesh?

Rakesh comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Rakesh?

Rakesh first appears in US records in 1966. Its best-ever ranking was #2399 in 1972, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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