boy's name
Prakash
pruh-KAHSH (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 69
Prakash is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 6 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 1995, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Prakash Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 13 |
How Popular Is Prakash?
In 2006, Prakash was given to 6 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 Prakash 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 Prakash
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Prakash Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Prakash over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Prakash
- Hindi pruh-KAHSH
Sibling Names for Prakash
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Prakash — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Prakash
How popular is the name Prakash?
In 2006, Prakash was given to 6 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 Prakash a girl's or a boy's name?
Prakash is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Prakash?
Prakash has 2 syllables.
When was Prakash most popular?
Prakash peaked in 1995, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.