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Akash

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Pronounced AH-kahsh /ΛˆΙ‘.kΙ‘Κƒ/High

Meaning: From Sanskrit akasha, 'sky, open space, the ether' β€” one of the five classical elementsHigh

In 30 seconds: The open sky, the boundless ether: Akash is Sanskrit for the heavens and space itself β€” one of the five great elements. Expansive, serene, and a beloved classic across India.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit akasha, 'sky, open space, the ether' β€” one of the five classical elements
U.S. rank (2025)#4402 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,375

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200219752025

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

Akash comes from Sanskrit akasha, 'sky, open space, ether' β€” one of the five classical elements (pancha bhuta) and, in Indian thought, the subtle medium of sound and space. A widely beloved name across India, it evokes openness and the heavens.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Uncommon, sky-and-ether at the root, and expansive.

Did you know? In Hindu philosophy, akasha (the sky/ether) is the first and subtlest of the five elements β€” the boundless space from which all the others arise; the name means the cosmos itself.
Overall data confidence 88%
Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary β€” akasha β€” root meaning

Variations

AakashAkaash

Nicknames

Aki

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Akash Ambani (1991-)
    Indian businessman and chairman of Reliance Jio, son of Mukesh Ambani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akash mean?

Akash is Sanskrit for 'sky, open space, ether', one of the five classical elements.

How do you pronounce Akash?

It's said AH-kahsh /ΛˆΙ‘.kΙ‘Κƒ/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Akash a boy or girl name?

Akash is a boy's name.

How popular is Akash?

Akash is an uncommon name in the U.S. and popular in India.

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