US Popularity:10969
Origin:Indian
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:Ruler of kings, God of kings, lord of kings
Rajesh is a boy’s name of Indian origin. It translates from Sanskrit to mean “lord of kings,” “God of kings,” or “ruler of kings.” This regal name has enduring popularity throughout India and Nepal. It has been made famous by actor Rajesh Khanna, who was dubbed the “first superstar” of Bollywood and whose iconic legacy has been cemented with a stamp and statue bearing his likeness. You might also recognize the name Rajesh (or Raj) Koothrappali as a character from TV’s The Big Bang Theory, which ran from 2007 to 2019.

Rajesh Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rajesh is currently #1986 on The Bump
Boy:Rajesh is currently #593 on The Bump Boy Names

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2013
#23839
in 2013
- 3741
from 2006
In comparison to the previous year's data
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