Lord of the blue; an epithet for Lord Shiva
Derived from the Sanskrit words 'nila', meaning blue, and 'isha', meaning lord or ruler. In Hindu tradition, it is one of the many names for Lord Shiva, specifically referring to his blue throat, which resulted from consuming poison to save the universe.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Nilesh in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Indian international cricketer
Indian journalist, author, and radio storyteller
