Boy · #9,821 in 2026

Nikesh

Name: Popularity of the name Nikesh in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nikesh, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Nikesh is an Indian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Nikesh Patel, British actor Nikesh Arora, Indian-American business executive Nikesh Shukla, British author and screenwriter Nikesha Patel, British-Indian actress Nikesh Ram, Indian businessman and actor

Current Rank

#9,821

Peak Rank

#4,564 (1992)

Total Babies

129

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2022

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#4564

Peak Rank

129

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nikesh

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

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The Story of Nikesh

Nikesh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 12 Nikeshs were born — ranking #4,564 that year. As of 2026, Nikesh ranks #9,821 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 129 Nikeshs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nikesh

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

Nikes
Nilesh
Nitesh
Nikel
Nikah
Niosh
Nike
Mawkish
Nikkei
Mukesh
Nicor
Mockish

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikesh

What does the name Nikesh mean?

How popular is Nikesh in 2026?

In 2026, Nikesh ranks #9,821 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikesh most popular?

Nikesh reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #4,564 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Nikesh a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nikesh is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nikesh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikesh include Dawaun, Najja, Trong. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikesh

Nikesh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 129 births in the dataset. Nikesh's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #4,564. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikesh'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.