Abhishek
Abhishek is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Anointing, ritual bath, or consecration.
Origin and history
Abhishek is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'anointing' or 'consecration'. It refers to a sacred Hindu ritual of pouring liquids over a deity or king. In the United States, it is primarily used within South Asian American communities.
Popularity in the United States
758 babies in the United States have been named Abhishek since 1880. It ranks #3918 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46 %)
- NJ (22.1 %)
- NY (19.2 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 264 |
| 2000-2010 | 365 |
| 2010-2019 | 62 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Abhishek
- Abhishek Bachchan: Actor, Film Producer
Nicknames
Abhi
Fun facts
- The word originally described the sprinkling or pouring of holy water or milk during sacred ceremonies.
- Historically, an abhisheka was performed to consecrate kings during coronation rites.