Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Aksh

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#5,719 (2012)

Total Babies

120

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#5719

Peak Rank

120

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aksh

Aksh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 15 Akshs were born — ranking #5,719 that year. As of 2026, Aksh ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 120 Akshs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Aksh

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

Acsh
Acai
Akee
Ackey
Akki
Aqi
Act
Acts
Ack
Aca
Aker
Akk

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aksh

What does the name Aksh mean?

Aksh is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aksh in 2026?

In 2026, Aksh ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Aksh most popular?

Aksh reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #5,719 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Aksh a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Aksh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aksh include Jakell, Joangel, Jaisean. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aksh

Aksh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 120 births in the dataset. Aksh's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #5,719. Use the chart and map above to compare Aksh'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.