Boy · #10,806 in 2026

Vikash

Vikash is a given name. Notable people called Vikash include:Steven Vikash Chand, one of 17 people arrested in the 2006 Toronto terrorism arrests Vikash Dhorasoo, former French professional footballer of Indo-Mauritian descent Vikash Jaiswal, Indian entrepreneur Vikash Kumar, Indian cricketer Vikash Maharaj, Indian sarod player Vikash Mohan, Indian cricketer Vikash Mohan, Trinidadian…

Current Rank
#10,806
Peak Rank
#3,458 (1984)
Total Babies
162
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1978
First Year
2011
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#3458
Peak Rank
162
Total Count
23
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Vikash

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

Vikash is a given name. Notable people called Vikash include:Steven Vikash Chand, one of 17 people arrested in the 2006 Toronto terrorism arrests Vikash Dhorasoo, former French professional footballer of Indo-Mauritian descent Vikash Jaiswal, Indian entrepreneur Vikash Kumar, Indian cricketer Vikash Maharaj, Indian sarod player Vikash Mohan, Indian cricketer Vikash Mohan, Trinidadian…

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The Story of Vikash

Vikash first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 12 Vikashs were born — ranking #3,458 that year. As of 2026, Vikash ranks #10,806 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 162 Vikashs 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 Vikash

Phonetically similar names — useful when Vikash 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 Vikash

What does the name Vikash mean?
Vikash is a given name. Notable people called Vikash include:Steven Vikash Chand, one of 17 people arrested in the 2006 Toronto terrorism arrests Vikash Dhorasoo, former French professional footballer of Indo-Mauritian descent Vikash Jaiswal, Indian entrepreneur Vikash Kumar, Indian cricketer Vikash Maharaj, Indian sarod player Vikash Mohan, Indian cricketer Vikash Mohan, Trinidadian…
How popular is Vikash in 2026?
In 2026, Vikash ranks #10,806 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Vikash most popular?
Vikash reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #3,458 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Vikash a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Vikash is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Vikash?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vikash include Tee, Eleno, Lanorris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Vikash

Vikash is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 162 births in the dataset. Vikash's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #3,458. Use the chart and map above to compare Vikash'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.