Akshara
Meaningletter; imperishable · Sanskrit
Akshara is an Indian girl name meaning “letter; imperishable”, 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funAkshara starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Akshara would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationAkshara peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Akshara you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Akshara would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 24,331 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAkshara first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Aksharas? Head to Washington, where it's the #915 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Akshara
Akshara is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “letter; imperishable”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, 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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- Girl name: Maya · illusion
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
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- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Akshara
What does the name Akshara mean?
Akshara means “letter; imperishable” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Akshay (“imperishable”).
What is the origin of the name Akshara?
Akshara 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 Akshara a boy or girl name?
Akshara is a girl name. In 2025, 66 US girls were named Akshara.
How popular is the name Akshara?
Akshara ranked #2,607 for US girls in 2025, given to 66 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #1,461. Over the last five years it has slipped 573 places.
What names are similar to Akshara?
If you like Akshara, you might also like Akshay.
What should I know before naming my baby Akshara?
Akshara is an Indian girl name meaning “letter; imperishable”, 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 simple to spell and say, 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.