Akshaya
Every Akshaya since 1996 — 596 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akshaya
Akshaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,882 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 596 American babies have been named Akshaya. Its peak came in 2011, when 42 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 Akshaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akshaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,882 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,650 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,347 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,079 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,647 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,640 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,805 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,011 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,349 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,255 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,856 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,781 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,756 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,389 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,662 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,745 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,934 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,453 |
| 2007 | 35 | #4,300 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,465 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,155 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9,911 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,065 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,282 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,560 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,205 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akshaya in 2025?
Akshaya ranked #8,882 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akshaya?
596 babies have been named Akshaya in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akshaya most popular?
Akshaya peaked in 2011, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Akshaya a boy or girl name?
Akshaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akshaya rising or falling?
Akshaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.