Boy nameCurrently #4,557 in the USFalling
Akshay
2 syllablesPeak year: 20086 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Akshay'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.
Akshay's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Akshay |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 54 |
| 1995 | 55 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 61 |
| 1998 | 68 |
| 1999 | 58 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 83 |
| 2003 | 73 |
| 2004 | 73 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 74 |
| 2007 | 69 |
| 2008 | 89 |
| 2009 | 71 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 22 |
Akshay through the decades
- Akshay peaked in 2008, when 89 babies were named Akshay in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Akshay has fallen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Akshay currently ranks #4,557 in the US and is cooling off.