Dinesh

Dinesh is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “day-lord.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Dinesh at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“day-lord”

About the name Dinesh

Dinesh belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “day-lord” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Dinesh first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3434 in 1971, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 167 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dinesh in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#3434 in 1971
Peak year
2007
Total since 1880
167

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dinesh mean?

Dinesh means “day-lord” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Dinesh a boy or girl name?

Dinesh is a boy name.

What origin is the name Dinesh?

Dinesh comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Dinesh?

Dinesh first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #3434 in 1971, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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