US Popularity:10969
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:Lord of the full moon; Title of the Hindu god Shiva; Full moon
Rakesh is a baby boy name meaning “lord of the full moon.” If you’re a lover of celestial bodies, you might have found your perfect match in this definition already. However, Rakesh originally comes from Sanskrit and is famously associated with the Hindu god, Lord Shiva. Shiva is known in Hinduism as “the destroyer,” but this god is ultimately a god of transformation. Opening doors and creating opportunities left and right, baby Rakesh can feel inspired every day, no matter what meaning they align with.

Rakesh Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rakesh is currently #1732 on The Bump
Boy:Rakesh is currently #502 on The Bump Boy Names

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2013
#23836
in 2013
+ 3788
from 2010
In comparison to the previous year's data
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