Akash

Akash - A very unique male name

Akash appeared on the charts for the first time in 1977 on position #1953. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Akash and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Akash? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Akash. The baby boy name Akash was given to 14 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2756 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 104,735 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Akash peaked in popularity 23 years ago in 2003 on position 1179.

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Akash is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Akash is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,832 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,293.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Akash is where you live.

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Akash origin and meaning

Sanskrit word name

From Sanskrit akasha — 'sky, space, ether', the fifth element in Hindu philosophy

Akash is the Sanskrit word for sky and for akasha, the ether that pervades all things in Hindu thought, used as a boy's name across India. It has been in US data since 1977 and peaked in 2003. As a genuine Sanskrit word, its meaning is secure.

Attested etymology

Akash is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Akash, pop culture references for the name Akash and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Akash

We've found the following names that sound similar to Akash, sorted by popularity.

Ace / Asa / Ajay / Asaiah / Ash / Azaiah / Ayush / Azai / Akshay / Aj /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Akash

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Akash a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Akash?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-KAHSH · /ɑːˈkɑːʃ/
Indian pronunciation stresses the second syllable; American use often says AH-kash.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Aakash — The doubled-a spelling — a separate, established name string closer to the transliteration.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Word nameInternationalNature

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Akash for a name that means the sky itself, with a philosophical depth in Hindu tradition behind the everyday word.

Worth knowing

• The Aakash spelling is also common, and English speakers often flatten the final -sh pronunciation at first.