Daksh
Meaningskilled, able · Sanskrit
Daksh is an Indian boy name meaning “skilled, able”, 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Daksh would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationDaksh peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Daksh you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Daksh would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 48,780 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryDaksh first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2004–2025
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About the name Daksh
Daksh is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “skilled, able”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. 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
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Daksh
What does the name Daksh mean?
Daksh means “skilled, able” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Mahir (“skilled”), Maher (“skilled”), Takumi (“artisan, skilled craftsman”) and Hodari (“strong and skilled”).
What is the origin of the name Daksh?
Daksh is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Daksh a boy or girl name?
Daksh is a boy name. In 2025, 35 US boys were named Daksh.
How popular is the name Daksh?
Daksh ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #2,292. Over the last five years it has slipped 428 places.
What names are similar to Daksh?
If you like Daksh, you might also like Mahir, Maher, Takumi and Hodari.
What should I know before naming my baby Daksh?
Daksh is an Indian boy name meaning “skilled, able”, 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.