Naksh
An Arabic name meaning beautiful adornment or artistic design.
Name Census estimates that about 450 living Americans carry the first name Naksh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naksh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naksh births was 2016 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naksh. 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 Naksh with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
450
~ 1 in 761,676 Americans
Peak year
2016
66 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,426
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Naksh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naksh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 296 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Naksh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naksh 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 Naksh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nakshs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New Jersey, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Naksh, while Illinois, Texas, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naksh
The given name Naksh is of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word 'Naksh' which means 'design' or 'pattern'. This name has been in use for centuries in various parts of the Middle East and South Asia, particularly in regions with strong Persian cultural influence.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Naksh can be found in ancient Persian literature and poetry. The term 'Naksh' was often used to describe intricate designs and patterns found in Persian architecture, art, and textiles. As a name, Naksh was likely given to individuals who were skilled artisans or known for their artistic abilities.
In the 12th century, during the reign of the Seljuk Empire, a prominent Persian poet and philosopher named Naksh al-Din Razi lived and wrote extensively about mysticism and philosophy. His full name, Naksh al-Din, translates to 'The Design of Faith', reflecting the meaning of the name Naksh.
Another notable figure with the name Naksh was Naksh-i-Jahan, a Persian architect from the 17th century. He was responsible for designing and constructing several magnificent buildings and mosques in Isfahan, Iran, during the Safavid era. His masterpiece, the Imam Mosque in Isfahan, is renowned for its intricate tile work and architectural designs.
In the 19th century, Naksh Singh, a renowned Sikh warrior and military leader, played a significant role in the Anglo-Sikh Wars. He was born in 1823 and served as a general in the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the powerful ruler of the Sikh Empire.
More recently, in the 20th century, Naksh Nath was a celebrated Indian poet and writer from Uttar Pradesh, born in 1912. He was known for his contributions to Hindi literature and his works often explored themes of social justice and human emotions.
While the name Naksh has its roots in Persian culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and communities, particularly in South Asia. The name continues to carry the connotation of artistic expression, design, and intricate patterns, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the regions where it has been embraced.
People
Naksh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naksh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naksh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naksh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 450 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naksh 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 761,676 US residents.
Is Naksh a common name?
We classify Naksh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 453 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naksh most popular?
The single biggest year for Naksh was 2016, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naksh is about 8 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 Naksh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naksh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naksh 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 Naksh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naksh 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 Naksh 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 called Naksh?
You can see how many people share the name Naksh on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.