Boy · #12,551 in 2026

Abhilash

Abhilash is a name with multiple cultural origins: Malayalam, Hindi.

  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
Current Rank
#12,551
Peak Rank
#8,702 (1999)
Total Babies
22
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1999
First Year
2008
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#8702
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Abhilash

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Abhilash is a name with multiple cultural origins: Malayalam, Hindi.

Origin data from Behind the Name .

Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Malayalam
  • Hindi

The Story of Abhilash

Abhilash first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 6 Abhilashs were born — ranking #8,702 that year. As of 2026, Abhilash ranks #12,551 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Abhilashs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Abhilash

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abhilash is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Abolish
  • Obselete
  • Abuela
  • Abuelo
  • Oblige
  • Uphold
  • Abolished
  • Uphill
  • Upheld
  • Abash
  • Abhi
  • Upholds

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abhilash

What does the name Abhilash mean?
Abhilash is a name with multiple cultural origins: Malayalam, Hindi.
What is the origin of the name Abhilash?
Abhilash has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Malayalam, Hindi.
How popular is Abhilash in 2026?
In 2026, Abhilash ranks #12,551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Abhilash most popular?
Abhilash reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #8,702 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Abhilash a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Abhilash is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Abhilash?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abhilash include Gurinder, Nereo, Kashun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abhilash

Abhilash is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Abhilash's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #8,702. Use the chart and map above to compare Abhilash's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.