Rajesh

Q: What is the origin of Rajesh?

Rajesh 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 Rajesh?

According to the latest SSA data, Rajesh 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 Rajesh a boy name?

Rajesh 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 Kings"

Common Indian masculine name from Sanskrit elements for king and lord, implying authority and high status.

Themes:royaltyleadershiphindusouthasia

Biblical Royal Regal Unique Rare

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

Popularity History of Rajesh

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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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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Rajesh 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

Rajesh Nicknames

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

8 ideas

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raje

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rajy

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jesh

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eshy

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jesy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Rajesh mean?

Rajesh means "Lord of Kings". Common Indian masculine name from Sanskrit elements for king and lord, implying authority and high status.

What is the origin of Rajesh?

Rajesh 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 Rajesh?

According to the latest SSA data, Rajesh 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 Rajesh a boy name?

Rajesh 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 Rajesh?

Popular nicknames for Rajesh include ra, raje, rajy, jesh, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Rajesh?

There are many names similar to Rajesh 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 withR

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aditya Amar Ajay Arnav Anish

Sisters

Ayana Asha Amiya Anjali Anisha

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