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Akanksha

Girl name · Indian

Meaningwish, longing · Sanskrit

Akanksha is an Indian girl name meaning “wish, longing”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funAkanksha starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Akanksha would score 19 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationAkanksha peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Akanksha you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
  • HistoryAkanksha first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
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hello, little Akanksha

US births per million girls, 1999–2025

05.51119992023

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Akanksha

Akanksha is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “wish, longing”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Akanksha

What does the name Akanksha mean?

Akanksha means “wish, longing” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Haneen (“longing, yearning”), Hanin (“longing, yearning”) and Trishna (“longing”).

What is the origin of the name Akanksha?

Akanksha is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Akanksha a boy or girl name?

Akanksha is a girl name.

How popular is the name Akanksha?

Akanksha is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #5,795 in 2003, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Akanksha?

If you like Akanksha, you might also like Haneen, Hanin and Trishna.

What should I know before naming my baby Akanksha?

Akanksha is an Indian girl name meaning “wish, longing”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.