Akash
Akash: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Akash
- A male given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit आकाश (ākāśa).
How popular is Akash?
Since 1880, 2,376 boys in the U.S. have been named Akash. Its highest rank for boys was #1191 in 2002. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Akash
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Akash
Sister and brother names that share Akash's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Akash FAQ
What does the name Akash mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit आकाश (ākāśa).
What is the origin of the name Akash?
Akash is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Akash?
Since 1880, 2,376 boys in the U.S. have been named Akash. Its highest rank for boys was #1191 in 2002. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Akash a boy or girl name?
Akash is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,376 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.