Boy · #10,667 in 2026

Nimesh

Nimesh is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:Nimesh Bandara, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Kampani, Indian investment banker Nimesh Kariyawasam, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Patel, American comedian Nimesh Perera, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Perera, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Vimukthi, Sri Lankan cricketer Madhawa Nimesh, Sri Lankan cricketer Thilan Nimesh, Sri…

Current Rank
#10,667
Peak Rank
#3,482 (1982)
Total Babies
67
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1973
First Year
2002
Last Year
1982
Peak Year
#3482
Peak Rank
67
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nimesh

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

Nimesh is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:Nimesh Bandara, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Kampani, Indian investment banker Nimesh Kariyawasam, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Patel, American comedian Nimesh Perera, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Perera, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Vimukthi, Sri Lankan cricketer Madhawa Nimesh, Sri Lankan cricketer Thilan Nimesh, Sri…

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The Story of Nimesh

Nimesh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 12 Nimeshs were born — ranking #3,482 that year. As of 2026, Nimesh ranks #10,667 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 67 Nimeshs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nimesh

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nimesh

What does the name Nimesh mean?
Nimesh is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:Nimesh Bandara, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Kampani, Indian investment banker Nimesh Kariyawasam, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Patel, American comedian Nimesh Perera, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Perera, Sri Lankan cricketer Nimesh Vimukthi, Sri Lankan cricketer Madhawa Nimesh, Sri Lankan cricketer Thilan Nimesh, Sri…
How popular is Nimesh in 2026?
In 2026, Nimesh ranks #10,667 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Nimesh most popular?
Nimesh reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #3,482 that year with 12 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Nimesh most popular?
Nimesh has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nimesh.
Is Nimesh a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nimesh is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Nimesh?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nimesh include Romualdo, Chrles, Flor. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nimesh

Nimesh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 67 births in the dataset. Nimesh's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #3,482. Use the chart and map above to compare Nimesh'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.