Boy · #7,469 in 2026

Akshaj

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

Current Rank

#7,469

Peak Rank

#2,016 (2012)

Total Babies

621

5-Yr Trend

-56%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#2016

Peak Rank

621

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Akshaj

Akshaj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 69 Akshajs were born — ranking #2,016 that year. As of 2026, Akshaj ranks #7,469 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-56%). In total, more than 621 Akshajs 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+

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Names that sound like Akshaj

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

Akshar
Aksha
Action
Actual
Baksheesh
Actu
Aksh
Actias
Bakshish
Backsheesh
Acreage
Oakridge

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akshaj

What does the name Akshaj mean?

Akshaj is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Akshaj in 2026?

In 2026, Akshaj ranks #7,469 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Akshaj most popular?

Akshaj reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #2,016 that year with 69 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Akshaj a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Akshaj?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akshaj include Nirvaan, Robbert, Bricen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Akshaj

Akshaj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 621 births in the dataset. Akshaj's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #2,016. Use the chart and map above to compare Akshaj'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.