Akshara
Every Akshara since 1995 — 1,973 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akshara
Akshara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,609 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 1,973 American babies have been named Akshara. Its peak came in 2018, when 150 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 Akshara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akshara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,609 |
| 2024 | 78 | #2,348 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2,555 |
| 2022 | 83 | #2,254 |
| 2021 | 106 | #1,872 |
| 2020 | 91 | #2,037 |
| 2019 | 118 | #1,745 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,462 |
| 2017 | 132 | #1,636 |
| 2016 | 146 | #1,541 |
| 2015 | 133 | #1,609 |
| 2014 | 115 | #1,781 |
| 2013 | 119 | #1,738 |
| 2012 | 108 | #1,859 |
| 2011 | 96 | #2,026 |
| 2010 | 103 | #1,942 |
| 2009 | 71 | #2,593 |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,056 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,817 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,555 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,539 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,278 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,012 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,829 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,107 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,444 |
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Famous people named Akshara
- Akshara Haasan Actor · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akshara in 2025?
Akshara ranked #2,609 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akshara?
1,973 babies have been named Akshara in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akshara most popular?
Akshara peaked in 2018, when 150 newborns received the name.
Is Akshara a boy or girl name?
Akshara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akshara rising or falling?
Akshara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Akshara?
Well-known people named Akshara include Akshara Haasan (actor).