Akshay

Akshay: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameHindi origin

Meaning and origin of Akshay

  • A male given name from Hindi.

Etymology

Transliteration of Hindi अक्षय (akṣay).

How popular is Akshay?

14U.S. babies in 2025
#1505peak rank (2002)
1,808babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,808 boys in the U.S. have been named Akshay. Its highest rank for boys was #1505 in 2002. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Akshay FAQ

What does the name Akshay mean?

A male given name from Hindi. Transliteration of Hindi अक्षय (akṣay).

What is the origin of the name Akshay?

Akshay is listed as a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Akshay?

Since 1880, 1,808 boys in the U.S. have been named Akshay. Its highest rank for boys was #1505 in 2002. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Akshay a boy or girl name?

Akshay is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,808 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.