Rising since 2005, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Moksha since 2005
Babies named Moksha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Moksha first entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2005 and has since seen a gradual rise in usage. As of 2025, it ranked 7,133th, meaning roughly 1 in every 107,151 newborn girls received the name. Its peak year came in 2012, likely part of a broader trend toward names with deep spiritual roots. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'liberation,' a core concept in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist philosophy. While still rare, Moksha exemplifies the modern appeal of names that carry philosophical weight and cross-cultural resonance. No state has reported it among its top names, but its steady trajectory upward since 2005 suggests growing familiarity and acceptance.
Moksha is a Sanskrit word (मोक्ष) meaning 'liberation, release, emancipation.' It refers to the ultimate spiritual goal in Indian religions: freedom from samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth. The name has been used in India for centuries, but as a given name it gained modest popularity in the United States starting in the early 2000s, reflecting the appeal of spiritually resonant names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mok, Moxie, Ksha
Variants: Moksa, Mokshya
Sibling names for Moksha
Names that share Moksha's style, for a brother or sister.
