boy's name
Nilesh
nee-LAYSH (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 219
Nilesh is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1982, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nilesh Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Nilesh?
In 2014, Nilesh was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nilesh 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 Nilesh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nilesh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nilesh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nilesh
- Hindi nee-LAYSH
Sibling Names for Nilesh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nilesh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nilesh
How popular is the name Nilesh?
In 2014, Nilesh was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nilesh a girl's or a boy's name?
Nilesh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nilesh?
Nilesh has 2 syllables.
When was Nilesh most popular?
Nilesh peaked in 1982, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.