Rajesh
Rajesh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Ruler of kings or king of kings.
Origin and history
Rajesh is a traditional masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'ruler of kings'. It is widely used across India and among the Indian diaspora. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 20th century but remains relatively rare today.
Popularity in the United States
682 babies in the United States have been named Rajesh since 1880. It ranks #3994 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (63.3 %)
- CA (22.6 %)
- IN (3.5 %)
- FL (3 %)
- IL (2.5 %)
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 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 319 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 90 |
| 2000-2010 | 39 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Rajesh
- Rajesh Khanna: actor, producer
Fun facts
- The name is composed of the Sanskrit elements 'Raja' (king) and 'Isha' (lord or ruler).
- The name gained widespread global recognition via the character Rajesh Koothrappali on the U.S. television sitcom The Big Bang Theory.