boy's name
Rajesh
rah-JAYSH (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 725
Rajesh is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 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 1976, when 43 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rajesh Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 319 |
| 1980s | 183 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Rajesh?
In 2013, Rajesh 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 Rajesh 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 Rajesh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rajesh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rajesh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rajesh
- Hindi rah-JAYSH
Sibling Names for Rajesh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rajesh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rajesh
How popular is the name Rajesh?
In 2013, Rajesh 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 Rajesh a girl's or a boy's name?
Rajesh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rajesh?
Rajesh has 2 syllables.
When was Rajesh most popular?
Rajesh peaked in 1976, when 43 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.