Boy nameCurrently #3,682 in the USFalling
Akash
2 syllablesPeak year: 20025 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Akash's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Akash's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Akash |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 69 |
| 1992 | 66 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1995 | 77 |
| 1996 | 61 |
| 1997 | 76 |
| 1998 | 74 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 87 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 115 |
| 2004 | 115 |
| 2005 | 80 |
| 2006 | 80 |
| 2007 | 72 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 30 |
Akash through the decades
- Akash peaked in 2002, when 117 babies were named Akash in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Akash has fallen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Akash currently ranks #3,682 in the US and is cooling off.