Nikesh is a unisex given name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit. It means 'Lord Krishna,' an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. The name gained prominence through the works of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, who used it in his novel 'The Home and the World.' Nikesh is also known for its variant spellings like Nishikesh and Nishith.
The name Nikesh has seen varied popularity over the years, with peaks in the late 80s and mid-90s, as well as a recent resurgence since 2015.