Akrish
A Hindi name meaning "unblemished" or "untainted".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Akrish. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Akrish today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Akrish births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Akrish. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Akrish. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#10,706
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Akrish: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Akrish by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Akrish during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Akrish
The given name Akrish has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that flourished in the Indian subcontinent. The name can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. Akrish is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Ákrïsh," which means "not pulling" or "not attracting."
In Hindu mythology, Akrish is mentioned as the name of a sage who lived a life of detachment and renunciation. This sage is said to have attained a high level of spiritual enlightenment through his unwavering commitment to self-discipline and non-attachment to the material world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akrish can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Akrish is mentioned as the son of the sage Vashishtha and the grandson of the revered sage Brahma. According to legend, Akrish was bestowed with immense spiritual powers and played a pivotal role in guiding the Pandava princes during their exile.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Akrish. One of the most prominent is Akrish Chandra (1470-1538), a renowned Bengali poet and philosopher who made significant contributions to the literary and spiritual traditions of Bengal. His works, including the celebrated "Akrish Chandra Charit," explored themes of devotion, love, and the pursuit of spiritual transcendence.
Another notable figure is Akrish Vaidya (1590-1658), an influential Ayurvedic physician and scholar from the Mughal Empire. His treatise, "Akrish Nighandu," is considered a seminal work in the field of Ayurvedic pharmacology and has been widely studied and referenced by practitioners of traditional Indian medicine.
In the realm of music, Akrish Khansaheb (1735-1802) was a celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist and composer from the Gwalior Gharana. His compositions, known for their intricate melodic structures and profound emotional depth, have left an indelible mark on the Indian classical music tradition.
Akrish Dutta (1865-1943) was a prominent Bengali writer and social reformer who played a significant role in the Bengali Renaissance movement of the 19th century. His literary works, which often explored themes of social justice and women's empowerment, had a profound impact on shaping the cultural and intellectual landscapes of Bengal.
Lastly, Akrish Srivastava (1920-1990) was a renowned Indian archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian civilization. His extensive research and excavations at various historical sites, including the ancient city of Pataliputra, have deepened our understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Akrish + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Akrish as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Akrish: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Akrish?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Akrish going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Akrish a common name?
We classify Akrish as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Akrish most popular?
The single biggest year for Akrish was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Akrish is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Akrish in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Akrish a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Akrish in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Akrish still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Akrish in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Akrish can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Akrish?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.