Akshaj
Every Akshaj since 2002 — 611 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akshaj
Akshaj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,758 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 611 American babies have been named Akshaj. Its peak came in 2012, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Akshaj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akshaj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,758 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,848 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,432 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,193 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,305 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,346 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,743 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,126 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,165 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2,457 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,231 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,206 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,016 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2,627 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,325 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,166 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,827 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,635 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,794 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,582 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,406 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,474 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akshaj in 2025?
Akshaj ranked #9,758 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akshaj?
611 babies have been named Akshaj in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akshaj most popular?
Akshaj peaked in 2012, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Akshaj a boy or girl name?
Akshaj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akshaj rising or falling?
Akshaj is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.