Akshay

Boy name

Akshay has been given to 1,808 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 2008. In 2025, about 1 in 122,005 boys was named Akshay.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,808

Peak year

2008 (89 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1981

10-year trend

▼ -65%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Akshay.

1,808 babies since 1980

1,810 babies since 1956

1,800 babies since 1968

1,820 babies since 1984

1,796 babies since 1914

1,822 babies since 1984

1,823 babies since 1915

1,825 babies since 1954

How popular is the name Akshay?

Akshay has been given to 1,808 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Akshay peak?

Akshay peaked in 2008, when 89 babies were given the name.

Is Akshay a girl or boy name?

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

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