boy's name
Rakesh
rah-KAYSH (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 476
Rakesh 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 1980, when 21 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.
Rakesh Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 153 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Rakesh?
In 2013, Rakesh 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 Rakesh 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 Rakesh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rakesh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rakesh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rakesh
- Hindi rah-KAYSH
Sibling Names for Rakesh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rakesh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rakesh
How popular is the name Rakesh?
In 2013, Rakesh 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 Rakesh a girl's or a boy's name?
Rakesh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rakesh?
Rakesh has 2 syllables.
When was Rakesh most popular?
Rakesh peaked in 1980, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.