Moksha
Every Moksha since 2005 — 308 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Moksha
Moksha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,385 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 308 American babies have been named Moksha. Its peak came in 2012, when 28 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 Moksha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Moksha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,385 | 5 | #13,270 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,328 | — | — |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,893 | — | — |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,196 | — | — |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,598 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,362 | — | — |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,349 | — | — |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,434 | — | — |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,618 | — | — |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,129 | — | — |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,395 | — | — |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,952 | — | — |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,044 | — | — |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,072 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,492 | — | — |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,255 | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,145 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,523 | — | — |
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| 2005 | 5 | #18,318 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Moksha in 2025?
Moksha ranked #7,385 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Moksha?
308 babies have been named Moksha in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Moksha most popular?
Moksha peaked in 2012, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Moksha a boy or girl name?
Moksha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Moksha rising or falling?
Moksha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.