Akash

Boy name

Akash has been given to 2,376 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 2002. In 2025, about 1 in 74,264 boys was named Akash.

Meaning & origin

Borrowed from Sanskrit आकाश (ākāśa).

Origin: Sanskrit

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,376

Peak year

2002 (117 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1975

10-year trend

▼ -49%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Akash — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kashboy

17,649 babies since 1916

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Ryenunisex

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FAQ

How popular is the name Akash?

Akash has been given to 2,376 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Akash peak?

Akash peaked in 2002, when 117 babies were given the name.

Is Akash a girl or boy name?

Akash is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Akash are boys).

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