Will my child share the name Rikesh with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Rikesh per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rikesh in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rikesh becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rikesh is declining: down 2,500 places since 2000, to #4,052 in 2006. It peaked at #818 in 1996.

Is Rikesh a good choice for a distinctive name?

Rikesh is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Rikesh a popular baby name in the United States?

Rikesh does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Rikesh is a distinctive choice, ranked #4052 in 2006. Your child is likely to be the only Rikesh in their class.

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UK Rank 2006

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About the Name Rikesh

Rikesh has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1627 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #818 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Rikesh is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Rikesh in their class.