Jitesh
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jitesh is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 10 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Jitesh is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jitesh is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, a compound name combining jita meaning "conquered" and isha meaning "lord" — together, "lord of the conquered" or "one who has conquered." It is used in Hindu naming traditions across India and among diaspora communities worldwide.
Rare in SSA records but meaningful within South Asian communities, Jitesh is a name with the quiet confidence of Sanskrit classical names — rooted in ancient language and philosophy.
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Jitesh is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Jitesh has been recorded as a boy's name since 1981, with 10 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jitesh has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | #13376 | — |
| 1980s | 5 | #6752 | — |
The Story of Jitesh
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1981, Jitesh is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jitesh are most likely born between 1981 and 1991.
How rare is Jitesh?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jitesh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 1980s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1981–2009)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | #13376 |
| 1981 | 5 | #6752 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–2009