Declining since 2011, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Akshaya since 1996
Babies named Akshaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 188 |
| 2010s | 318 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Akshaya is a Sanskrit name meaning 'imperishable' that entered U.S. records in 1996. Its popularity peaked in 2011, after which it has seen a steady decline. By 2025, it ranked 8860th with approximately 1 in 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is associated with the Hindu festival Akshaya Tritiya and the concept of eternal prosperity. While still uncommon in the U.S., its spiritual resonance and melodic sound have given it a niche appeal among families seeking meaningful names with Indian heritage.
Akshaya derives from the Sanskrit word akṣaya (अक्षय), meaning 'imperishable' or 'indestructible.' It is an epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu and also appears in the name of the auspicious Akshaya Tritiya festival. The name has been used in India for centuries and gained modest popularity in the United States beginning in the late 1990s.
“Akshaya” around the world
Where Akshaya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Akshu, Aksh
Variants: Akshaya, Akshayaa
Sibling names for Akshaya
Names that share Akshaya's style, for a brother or sister.
