Find out how popular the first name Akeesha has been for the last 1 years (from 1975 to 1975) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Akeesha by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Akeesha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1975, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Akeesha.

The history of the first name Akeesha

The name Akeesha has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Aksha," which means "axle" or "pivot," symbolizing the central or pivotal role a person plays in their community or family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akeesha can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Akeesha is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior from the Kaurava clan.

During the medieval period, the name gained popularity among Hindu communities in India. One notable historical figure bearing the name Akeesha was Akeesha Devi, a 13th-century queen of the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was renowned for her patronage of arts and literature.

In the 16th century, Akeesha Bai, a courtesan and poetess from the Mughal Empire, became famous for her literary contributions and her influential role in the court of Emperor Akbar. Her poetry and writings have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries.

Another prominent figure with the name Akeesha was Akeesha Damodaran, an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. Born in 1890, she was actively involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Akeesha Chakrabarty, born in 1922 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, was a renowned artist and sculptor. Her works, which often portrayed themes of motherhood and female empowerment, have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world.

While the name Akeesha has its roots in Sanskrit and was primarily used in the Indian subcontinent throughout history, it has gained popularity in other parts of the world in more recent times, particularly among communities with Indian or South Asian heritage. However, detailed historical records of its usage outside of the Indian subcontinent are relatively limited.

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