Vikas

Vikas is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “expanding.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Vikas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“expanding”

About the name Vikas

Vikas belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “expanding” — 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, Vikas first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2336 in 1983, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 518 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vikas in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#2336 in 1983
Peak year
1983
Total since 1880
518

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vikas mean?

Vikas means “expanding” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Vikas a boy or girl name?

Vikas is a boy name.

What origin is the name Vikas?

Vikas comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Vikas?

Vikas first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #2336 in 1983, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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