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Akhilesh

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-KIL-esh /əˈkɪlɛʃ/Low

Meaning: Akhilesh is a Sanskrit name meaning 'lord of all' or 'master of the universe,' from akhila, 'all' or 'entire,' and isha, 'lord.' It is used as an epithet of the deity Vishnu, and by extension Krishna.Medium

In 30 seconds: Akhilesh is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning 'lord of all.' Rare in the US, it peaked around 2009 (said uh-KIL-esh).
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningAkhilesh is a Sanskrit name meaning 'lord of all' or 'master of the universe,' from akhila, 'all' or 'entire,' and isha, 'lord.' It is used as an epithet of the deity Vishnu, and by extension Krishna.
U.S. rank (2012)#8175 ↗ Rising
2012 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920002012

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

Akhilesh is a Sanskrit name meaning 'lord of all' or 'master of the universe,' formed from akhila, 'entire' or 'complete,' and isha, 'lord.' It functions as an epithet of the god Vishnu and, by extension, Krishna, giving it deep devotional weight. Long used in India, it reached American records with Indian immigrant families in recent decades.

In the United States it has always been rare, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak around 2009, chiefly within Indian American families. It carries a strong, reverent meaning.

Did you know? Akhilesh joins akhila, 'all,' with isha, 'lord,' a construction that also serves as a devotional title for Vishnu, the all-pervading deity.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Akhilesh — Sanskrit 'lord of all/master of the universe'; epithet of Vishnu/Krishna; bearer Akhilesh Yadav

Variations

AkhilAkileshAkhileshwar

Nicknames

AkhilIlesh

Famous Bearers

  • ★Akhilesh Yadav (born 1973)
    Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akhilesh mean?

In Sanskrit it means 'lord of all' or 'master of the universe,' and serves as an epithet of Vishnu.

How do you pronounce Akhilesh?

It is said uh-KIL-esh /əˈkɪlɛʃ/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Akhilesh a boy or girl name?

Akhilesh is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Akhilesh?

It has always been rare in the United States, appearing mainly with Indian families and peaking gently in the late two-thousands.

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