boy's name
Vikash
vih-KAHSH (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 212
Vikash is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 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 1984, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Vikash Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 13 |
How Popular Is Vikash?
In 2011, Vikash 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 Vikash 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 Vikash
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Vikash Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Vikash over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Vikash
- Hindi vih-KAHSH
Sibling Names for Vikash
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Vikash — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Vikash
How popular is the name Vikash?
In 2011, Vikash 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 Vikash a girl's or a boy's name?
Vikash is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Vikash?
Vikash has 2 syllables.
When was Vikash most popular?
Vikash peaked in 1984, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.