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Laksh

Boy name · Indian

Meaningaim, target · Sanskrit

Laksh is an Indian boy name meaning “aim, target”, 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, Laksh would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationLaksh is having its moment right now. Most Lakshs are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Laksh would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 56,818 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryLaksh first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
Baby in a white shirt lying on a bed
hello, little Laksh

US births per million boys, 2005–2025

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Unisex name: LakenUnisex name: LakeBoy name: DakshBoy name: MokshUnisex name: LakotaUnisex name: Lakin
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Laksh

Laksh is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “aim, target”. 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 and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Laksh

What does the name Laksh mean?

Laksh means “aim, target” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Laksh?

Laksh 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 Laksh a boy or girl name?

Laksh is a boy name. In 2025, 30 US boys were named Laksh.

How popular is the name Laksh?

Laksh ranked #3,658 for US boys in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #3,216. Over the last five years it has climbed 153 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Laksh?

Laksh is an Indian boy name meaning “aim, target”, 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.