boy's name
Vikas
vih-KAHS (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 550
Vikas is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 9 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 1983, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Vikas Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 101 |
| 1980s | 159 |
| 1990s | 128 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 33 |
How Popular Is Vikas?
In 2013, Vikas was given to 9 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 Vikas 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 Vikas
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Vikas Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Vikas over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Vikas
- Hindi vih-KAHS
Sibling Names for Vikas
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Vikas — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Vikas
How popular is the name Vikas?
In 2013, Vikas was given to 9 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 Vikas a girl's or a boy's name?
Vikas is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Vikas?
Vikas has 2 syllables.
When was Vikas most popular?
Vikas peaked in 1983, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.