Vikas
Vikas: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Vikas
- A male given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi विकास (vikās), from Sanskrit विकास (vikāsa).
How popular is Vikas?
Since 1880, 519 boys in the U.S. have been named Vikas. Its highest rank for boys was #2336 in 1983. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Vikas
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Vikas
Sister and brother names that share Vikas's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Vikas FAQ
What does the name Vikas mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Hindi विकास (vikās), from Sanskrit विकास (vikāsa).
What is the origin of the name Vikas?
Vikas is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Vikas?
Since 1880, 519 boys in the U.S. have been named Vikas. Its highest rank for boys was #2336 in 1983. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Vikas a boy or girl name?
Vikas is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 519 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.