Aksh
An Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "eye" or "vision".
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the first name Aksh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aksh today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aksh births was 2012 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aksh. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aksh with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
119
~ 1 in 2,880,289 Americans
Peak year
2012
15 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,310
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Aksh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aksh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 68 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aksh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aksh 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 Aksh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aksh
The name Aksh has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It originated as a word meaning "eye" or "vision," reflecting the value placed on sight and perception in Hindu philosophy and culture. This name can be traced back to the Vedic period, around the second millennium BCE, when it was mentioned in sacred Hindu texts like the Upanishads.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aksh can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit poem composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this ancient text, Aksh is mentioned as the name of a character who was a skilled archer and warrior. The name's association with vision and perception likely contributed to its use for someone with exceptional aim and clarity of sight.
Throughout the centuries, the name Aksh has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history. One of the earliest was Aksh, a 7th-century ruler of the Chalukya dynasty in present-day Karnataka, India. He was known for his patronage of art and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of several magnificent temples and monuments.
Another historical figure with the name Aksh was a 13th-century Sanskrit scholar and poet from Bengal, India. He is credited with writing several influential works on grammar, poetry, and philosophy, contributing to the rich literary tradition of the region.
In the 16th century, Aksh Bir was a renowned warrior and military leader who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He played a significant role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.
In more recent times, Aksh Chopra was a prominent Indian actor and filmmaker of the 20th century. Born in 1932, he appeared in numerous Bollywood films and directed several critically acclaimed movies, leaving a lasting impact on the Indian film industry.
Aksh Sinha, born in 1975, is a contemporary Indian author and journalist who has written extensively on social and political issues. His works have shed light on various aspects of modern Indian society and have been widely acclaimed for their insightful and thought-provoking content.
The name Aksh has held a special place in Indian culture and history, often associated with qualities such as vision, perception, and clarity. Its Sanskrit origins and presence in ancient texts and historical records reflect the rich tapestry of India's cultural heritage.
People
Aksh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aksh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Aksh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aksh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 119 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aksh 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 2,880,289 US residents.
Is Aksh a common name?
We classify Aksh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 120 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aksh most popular?
The single biggest year for Aksh was 2012, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aksh 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 Aksh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aksh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aksh 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 Aksh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aksh 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 Aksh 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 are named Aksh?
Find out how many people have the name Aksh on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.