boy's name
Abhishek
uh-BHEE-shek (Hindi)
- Origin Marathi
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 963
Abhishek is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Abhishek is a name of Marathi origin.
- Peaked in 2000, when 63 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1981.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Abhishek Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 264 |
| 2000s | 365 |
| 2010s | 62 |
How Popular Is Abhishek?
In 2018, Abhishek was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Abhishek Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Abhishek
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Abhishek Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Abhishek over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Abhishek
- Hindi uh-BHEE-shek
Sibling Names for Abhishek
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Abhishek — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Abhishek
How popular is the name Abhishek?
In 2018, Abhishek was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Abhishek a girl's or a boy's name?
Abhishek is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Abhishek?
Abhishek has 3 syllables.
When was Abhishek most popular?
Abhishek peaked in 2000, when 63 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Abhishek a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Abhishek currently ranks #6,495 in the United States. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.