Nitesh is a male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'night lord' or 'lord of the night'. It is derived from two Sanskrit words: 'nishi', meaning 'night', and 'ish', denoting 'lord' or 'master'. The name Nitesh is often associated with divine powers due to its celestial connotation. It gained popularity in India during the 20th century and has since been adopted by other communities worldwide.
"Nitesh saw its popularity peak in the early to mid-90s, with seven births each in 1989 and 1994. However, it remained consistently popular throughout the years, with at least five births annually from 1988 to 2011, totaling fifty births over this period."