Boy · #6,768 in 2026

Akshar

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

Current Rank

#6,768

Peak Rank

#3,273 (2020)

Total Babies

618

5-Yr Trend

-39%

1987

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#3273

Peak Rank

618

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Akshar

Akshar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 34 Akshars were born — ranking #3,273 that year. As of 2026, Akshar ranks #6,768 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-39%). In total, more than 618 Akshars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Akshar

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

Ashar
Afshar
Aksha
Aksar
Anshar
Accor
Acture
Actias
Acteur
Ashier
Ocar
Ecar

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akshar

What does the name Akshar mean?

Akshar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Akshar in 2026?

In 2026, Akshar ranks #6,768 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Akshar most popular?

Akshar reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #3,273 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Akshar a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Akshar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akshar include Chief, Tauren, Kyri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Akshar

Akshar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 618 births in the dataset. Akshar's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #3,273. Use the chart and map above to compare Akshar'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.