Ganesh

Q: What is the origin of Ganesh?

Ganesh is of Sanskrit origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Ganesh?

According to the latest SSA data, Ganesh is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Ganesh a boy name?

Ganesh is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Lord of Beginnings"

Ganesh is a widely used Hindu given name referencing the elephant headed deity associated with wisdom, auspicious beginnings, and removal of obstacles.

Themes:wisdomelephantdeityprosperity

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Ganesh

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Ganesh did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ganesh Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ganesh.

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gane

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nesh

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gany

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eshy

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nesy

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gie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ganesh

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ganesh mean?

Ganesh means "Lord of Beginnings". Ganesh is a widely used Hindu given name referencing the elephant headed deity associated with wisdom, auspicious beginn

What is the origin of Ganesh?

Ganesh is of Sanskrit origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ganesh?

According to the latest SSA data, Ganesh is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ganesh a boy name?

Ganesh is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ganesh?

Popular nicknames for Ganesh include gane, nesh, gany, eshy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ganesh?

There are many names similar to Ganesh in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSanskrit, Indian

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withG

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aditya Amar Ajay Arnav Anish

Sisters

Ayana Asha Amiya Anjali Anisha

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