boy's name
Rikesh
rih-KAYSH (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 59
Rikesh is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rikesh Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 17 |
How Popular Is Rikesh?
In 2006, Rikesh was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Rikesh Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rikesh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rikesh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rikesh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rikesh
- Hindi rih-KAYSH
Sibling Names for Rikesh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rikesh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rikesh
How popular is the name Rikesh?
In 2006, Rikesh was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Rikesh a girl's or a boy's name?
Rikesh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rikesh?
Rikesh has 2 syllables.
When was Rikesh most popular?
Rikesh peaked in 1996, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.