Akshay
Meaningimperishable · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,505 in 2002
14 babies were named Akshay in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,603 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Akshay you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Akshay
Akshay Kumar
Actor
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Akshay, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Akshay would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAkshay first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #1,505. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAkshay was 4.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 29,326 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 121,951.
- TrendAkshay has slipped 1,603 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Akshay means “imperishable”. Our records link it to American and Hindu roots.
About the name Akshay
Akshay is a boy name of American and Hindu origin meaning “imperishable”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-hay”. US birth records list Akshay for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 44 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #1,505 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:American namesHindu names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.9 | 255,682 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 44,072 boys |
| 2000s | 37 | 27,122 boys |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,894 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 86,455 boys |
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Questions about the name Akshay
What does the name Akshay mean?
Akshay means “imperishable” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Akshay?
Akshay has American, Hindu roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Akshay a boy or girl name?
Akshay is a boy name.
How popular is the name Akshay?
Akshay ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#1,505).