Rajesh
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rajesh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 683 babies have been named Rajesh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rajesh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,900 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,900
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Arabic origin
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English origin
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About the Name Rajesh
Rajesh is a boy name .
Rajesh is currently ranked #20,900 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rajesh include Raj, Raje, Rajey, Rajeie, Ray, Raie, and Rajkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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