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UK boy's name

Mukesh

A masculine Indian name meaning "one born of prosperity and wealth".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mukesh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mukesh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2901, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.

This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1998. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Mukesh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1999 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mukesh ranked #2901 for boys in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 boys were registered as Mukesh.
  • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mukesh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2901

1998

Births in 1998

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

5 births

Estimated living

8

2026

Meaning

What does Mukesh mean?

The name Mukesh is of Sanskrit origin and has its roots in the Hindu culture. It is a combination of two words, "mukha" meaning face or countenance, and "isha" meaning lord or master. Thus, the name Mukesh can be interpreted as "the lord of the countenance" or "the one with a radiant face."

The earliest recorded use of the name Mukesh can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, although the exact time period is unclear. It was a popular name among the Hindu communities, particularly in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Mukesh was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE. His works, including commentaries on ancient Hindu texts, are still studied and revered by scholars today.

In the 12th century, a famous Indian mathematician and astronomer named Mukesh Bhatt made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored several treatises on the subject.

During the Mughal era in the 16th century, Mukesh Khan was a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, Mukesh Chandra was a renowned poet and writer from Bengal, whose works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound philosophical insights.

In more recent times, Mukesh Ambani, born in 1957, is a prominent Indian business tycoon and the chairman of Reliance Industries, one of the largest companies in India. He is regarded as one of the wealthiest individuals in the world.

Throughout history, the name Mukesh has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, military leaders, and businessmen, reflecting its enduring popularity and diverse cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mukesh over time

The chart below shows babies named Mukesh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1998. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mukesh, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 1998, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mukesh
01345199619971998

Decades

Mukesh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mukesh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
1990s #2461 8 2

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FAQ

Mukesh: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mukesh in the UK right now?

In 1998, Mukesh was ranked #2901 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Mukesh most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Mukesh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mukesh?

A masculine Indian name meaning "one born of prosperity and wealth".

How many people are called Mukesh in the UK?

A total of 8 babies have been registered as Mukesh across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.