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Aakash

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-kahsh /ˈɑ.kɑʃ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Akash — from Sanskrit akasha, 'the sky; the open air; the heavens; ether'Medium

In 30 seconds: The sky; the heavens: Aakash spells Akash — 'the sky'. Crisp, lyrical, and warm (said 'AH-kahsh').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Akash — from Sanskrit akasha, 'the sky; the open air; the heavens; ether'
U.S. rank (2025)#8246 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,049

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219792025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aakash is a spelling of Akash — from Sanskrit akasha, 'the sky; the open air; the heavens; ether' (one of the five classical elements). A crisp, lyrical, popular Indian boys' name (said 'AH-kahsh'; nickname Aaku).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-sky-and-the-heavens at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Akash means 'the sky; the open air; the heavens; ether' in Sanskrit (one of the five elements) — Aakash is a fuller spelling, crisp and lyrical (said 'AH-kahsh').
Overall data confidence 65%
Sanskrit references — akasha — etymology

Variations

AkashAakaashAkaash

Nicknames

Aaku

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aakash mean?

Aakash spells Akash — Sanskrit 'the sky; the open air; the heavens; ether'.

How do you pronounce Aakash?

It's said AH-kahsh /ˈɑ.kɑʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aakash a boy or girl name?

Aakash is a boy's name.

How popular is Aakash?

Aakash is a rare name in the U.S.

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