Rakesh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Rakesh means 'lord of protection' or 'ruler of guarding' in Sanskrit.
Meaning of the Name Rakesh
Rakesh is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin. It is composed of the elements 'raksha', meaning 'protection' or 'guarding', and 'isha', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'. Therefore, Rakesh can be interpreted to mean 'lord of protection' or 'ruler of guarding'. The name has ancient roots in Hindu mythology and is often associated with qualities such as strength, courage, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Rakesh
The popularity for the name Rakesh peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 21 births, which ranked number 6,085 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Rakesh had the most male births in 1980 with 21, which ranked number 2,367 out of 7,294 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Rakesh
- 20 Year Trend of Rakesh: -100.00%
Popularity of Rakesh by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rakesh. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rakesh in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rakesh is a great pick!
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