Akshay
Transliteration of Hindi अक्षय (akṣay).
Every Akshay since 1981 — 1,808 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akshay
Akshay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,158 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,808 American babies have been named Akshay. Its peak came in 2008, when 89 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 Akshay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akshay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,158 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,438 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,890 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,023 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,368 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,544 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,202 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,796 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,953 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2,727 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2,920 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,888 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,365 |
| 2012 | 50 | #2,491 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2,438 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,011 |
| 2009 | 71 | #1,975 |
| 2008 | 89 | #1,709 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,017 |
| 2006 | 74 | #1,841 |
| 2005 | 74 | #1,772 |
| 2004 | 73 | #1,731 |
| 2003 | 73 | #1,687 |
| 2002 | 83 | #1,505 |
| 2001 | 63 | #1,778 |
| 2000 | 67 | #1,699 |
| 1995 | 55 | #1,648 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,470 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,164 |
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Famous people named Akshay
- Akshay Kumar Actor · b. 1967
- Akshay Venkatesh Mathematician · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akshay mean?
Transliteration of Hindi अक्षय (akṣay).
How popular is the name Akshay in 2025?
Akshay ranked #6,158 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akshay?
1,808 babies have been named Akshay in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akshay most popular?
Akshay peaked in 2008, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Akshay a boy or girl name?
Akshay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akshay rising or falling?
Akshay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Akshay?
Well-known people named Akshay include Akshay Kumar (actor), Akshay Venkatesh (mathematician).