Vikash, of Sanskrit origin, means "to grow" or "increase". It is often used as a boy's name and has gained popularity worldwide due to its positive connotation.
The name Vikash experienced varying popularity over the years with peaks in certain decades. The 1980s saw a notable rise with the highest number of births (12) recorded in 1984. After a dip in the early 1990s, it rebounded with consistent numbers throughout the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s.