Akash
Borrowed from Sanskrit आकाश (ākāśa).
Every Akash since 1975 — 2,376 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akash
Akash is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,402 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 2,376 American babies have been named Akash. Its peak came in 2002, when 117 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Akash stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akash year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,402 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,695 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,348 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,537 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,014 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,927 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2,585 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,173 |
| 2017 | 49 | #2,568 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,164 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2,687 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,039 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2,424 |
| 2012 | 47 | #2,595 |
| 2011 | 41 | #2,853 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,118 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,051 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2,001 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1,954 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1,738 |
| 2005 | 80 | #1,675 |
| 2004 | 115 | #1,292 |
| 2003 | 115 | #1,253 |
| 2002 | 117 | #1,191 |
| 2001 | 87 | #1,429 |
| 2000 | 71 | #1,641 |
| 1995 | 77 | #1,339 |
| 1990 | 38 | #1,968 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,830 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,839 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,319 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akash mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit आकाश (ākāśa).
How popular is the name Akash in 2025?
Akash ranked #4,402 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akash?
2,376 babies have been named Akash in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akash most popular?
Akash peaked in 2002, when 117 newborns received the name.
Is Akash a boy or girl name?
Akash is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akash rising or falling?
Akash is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.