Boy · #8,781 in 2026

Hitesh

Hitesh is a common Hindu masculine given name. The name literally means "one who thinks well of everyone." or "Lord of goodness." Hitesh हितेश in Hindi means Subh Chintak सुभ चिन्तक or well wisher. The name itself suggests the meaning in Hindi, i.e., "Hit" हित means to do and thinks good for others and "esh" ईश means ishwar or God.

Current Rank
#8,781
Peak Rank
#4,593 (1982)
Total Babies
75
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1980
First Year
2014
Last Year
1982
Peak Year
#4593
Peak Rank
75
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hitesh

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

Hitesh is a common Hindu masculine given name. The name literally means "one who thinks well of everyone." or "Lord of goodness." Hitesh हितेश in Hindi means Subh Chintak सुभ चिन्तक or well wisher. The name itself suggests the meaning in Hindi, i.e., "Hit" हित means to do and thinks good for others and "esh" ईश means ishwar or God.

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The Story of Hitesh

Hitesh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 8 Hiteshs were born — ranking #4,593 that year. As of 2026, Hitesh ranks #8,781 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 75 Hiteshs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Hitesh

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

  • Hottish
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  • Hodesh
  • Hotel
  • Hightower
  • Hightech
  • Hotell
  • Hightail
  • Rightish
  • Heitor
  • Lightish
  • Nightish

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hitesh

What does the name Hitesh mean?
Hitesh is a common Hindu masculine given name. The name literally means "one who thinks well of everyone." or "Lord of goodness." Hitesh हितेश in Hindi means Subh Chintak सुभ चिन्तक or well wisher. The name itself suggests the meaning in Hindi, i.e., "Hit" हित means to do and thinks good for others and "esh" ईश means ishwar or God.
How popular is Hitesh in 2026?
In 2026, Hitesh ranks #8,781 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Hitesh most popular?
Hitesh reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #4,593 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Hitesh a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Hitesh is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Hitesh?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hitesh include Enedino, Deval, Tari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Hitesh

Hitesh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 75 births in the dataset. Hitesh's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #4,593. Use the chart and map above to compare Hitesh'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.