Boy · #6,757 in 2026

Aakash

Name: Popularity of the name Aakash in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aakash, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,757

Peak Rank

#1,842 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-37%

1979

First Year

2026

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#1842

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aakash

Aakash first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 49 Aakashs were born — ranking #2,155 that year. As of 2026, Aakash ranks #6,757 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 1K Aakashs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Aakash

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aakash is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Aish
Akis
Kokesh
Mockish
Akash
Aka
Occa
Occas
Rokosz
Aki
Mawkish
Ako

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aakash

What does the name Aakash mean?

Aakash is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aakash in 2026?

In 2026, Aakash ranks #6,757 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Aakash most popular?

Aakash reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #1,842 that year with 49 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Aakash most popular?

Aakash has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Michigan, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aakash.

Is Aakash a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aakash is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Aakash?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aakash include Rembert, Gunther, Alyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aakash

Aakash is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Aakash's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #1,842. Use the chart and map above to compare Aakash's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.