Nilesh is a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'conqueror of enemies'. It's derived from the Sanskrit name Nilakantha, which combines two words: Nila (blue) and Kantha (throat). The name Nilesh gained popularity in India during the 20th century and has since been adopted by other cultures as well. It's often used for both boys and girls, adding to its versatility and uniqueness.
The name Nilesh experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades with a total of 178 babies born with this name between 1966 and 2014. The years 1976 and 2001 saw the highest number of births, both with 12 and 11 newborns respectively. However, there were periods when the name's popularity significantly decreased, such as in 1985 and 1986 where only 7 and 5 babies named Nilesh were born, respectively. The most recent data available shows that the name maintained a consistent popularity with 5 births each in 2014.