Declining since 2003, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Aakash since 1979
Babies named Aakash per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 293 |
| 2000s | 348 |
| 2010s | 252 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Aakash, a variant of Akash, entered U.S. records in 1979 and reached its peak popularity in 2002. Since 2003, its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 8,243, with roughly 1 in 189,786 male births. The name is deeply rooted in Sanskrit cosmology, where Akash represents the sky or ethereal element. It remains a culturally significant choice within Hindu families, though it has not seen widespread adoption outside the Indian diaspora. Its steady decline in recent decades reflects broader trends in ethnic naming patterns.
Aakash is a variant transliteration of the Sanskrit word ākāśa (आकाश), meaning 'sky', 'atmosphere', or 'open space'. In Hindu cosmology, Akash is the fifth element, representing the all-pervading void. The name has been borne across India and among the Indian diaspora, often used by Hindu families for its spiritual connotations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aki, Kash
Sibling names for Aakash
Names that share Aakash's style, for a brother or sister.
