Holding steady.
Popularity of Akshath since 2004
Babies named Akshath per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Akshath, first recorded in 2004, has never reached the top 1000 in U.S. popularity. Its peak year was 2010, though it has remained stable since then. The name is traditionally masculine and of Sanskrit origin, common in Hindu communities. It has not been associated with any particular U.S. state. Its rarity adds to its distinctiveness for families seeking a meaningful, culturally rooted name.
Akshath (also spelled Akshat) derives from the Sanskrit अक्षत (akṣata), meaning 'unbroken' or 'uninjured,' from a- (not) + kṣata (injured). In Hindu tradition, unbroken grains of rice are called akshata and used in religious ceremonies as a symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity. The name has been used as a given name in India, particularly among Hindu families, for centuries and remains popular in modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Akshu, Aksh
Sibling names for Akshath
Names that share Akshath's style, for a brother or sister.
