Rakesh
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rakesh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 440 babies have been named Rakesh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rakesh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,579 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,579
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Rakesh
Rakesh is a boy name .
Rakesh is currently ranked #19,579 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rakesh include Rak, Rake, Rakey, Rakeie, Ray, Raie, and Rakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rakesh include Rakeem . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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