Moksh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "liberation" or "release from the cycle of rebirth".
Name Census estimates that about 424 living Americans carry the first name Moksh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Moksh today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Moksh births was 2023 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Moksh. 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 Moksh with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
424
~ 1 in 808,383 Americans
Peak year
2023
42 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,502
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Moksh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Moksh 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 229 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Moksh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Moksh 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 Moksh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mokshs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Georgia recorded the most babies named Moksh, while Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Moksh
The name Moksh is derived from the Sanskrit language and originates from ancient India. It is a Hindu name that is closely associated with the concept of "moksha," which in Hinduism refers to the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
The word "moksha" is rooted in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas and Upanishads, which are among the oldest religious texts in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. In these texts, moksha is portrayed as the ultimate goal of human existence, a state of transcendence and union with the divine.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Moksh can be found in the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Hindu scripture dated around the 5th century BCE. In this text, the concept of moksha is discussed extensively, and the name Moksh may have been derived from this sacred work.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Moksh or variations of it. One of the most famous was Moksha Gundam (1498-1609), a renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual leader who wrote extensively on the concept of moksha and its attainment through meditation and self-realization.
Another prominent figure was Moksh Desai (1857-1942), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. His advocacy for education and women's rights earned him widespread respect and admiration.
In the realm of art and culture, Moksh Kumar (1923-1998) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize and preserve traditional Indian dance forms such as Kathak and Bharatanatyam.
Moksh Aggarwal (1901-1982) was a pioneering Indian architect who blended traditional Indian architectural styles with modern elements, creating iconic buildings that celebrated the country's rich heritage while embracing modernity.
More recently, Moksh Gunvanth Vaishnav (born 1985) is a renowned Indian musician and composer who has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian classical music.
These are just a few examples of prominent individuals throughout history who have borne the name Moksh, a name deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural traditions of ancient India.
People
Moksh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Moksh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Moksh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Moksh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 424 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Moksh 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 808,383 US residents.
Is Moksh a common name?
We classify Moksh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 427 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Moksh most popular?
The single biggest year for Moksh was 2023, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Moksh is about 10 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 Moksh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Moksh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Moksh 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 Moksh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Moksh 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 Moksh 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 share the name Moksh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.