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Aksh
♂ Boy
Pronounced UHKSH /ˈʌkʃ/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit aksha, 'an eye; a die/dice; an axle' (also a short form of Akshay/Aksh-)Low
In 30 seconds: An eye; a die: Aksh is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'UHKSH').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit aksha, 'an eye; a die/dice; an axle' (also a short form of Akshay/Aksh-)
U.S. rank (2025)#10734 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 126
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Aksh comes from the Sanskrit aksha, 'an eye; a die/dice; an axle' (also a short form of Akshay/Aksh-). A crisp, classic name (said 'UHKSH').
In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, an-eye at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Aksh means 'an eye; a die/dice; an axle' in Sanskrit (from aksha) — a crisp, classic name (also a short form of Akshay; said 'UHKSH').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Aksh — Sanskrit etymology
Variations
AkshatAkshay
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aksh mean?
Aksh is Sanskrit for 'an eye; a die/dice; an axle' (also a short form of Akshay).
How do you pronounce Aksh?
It's said UHKSH /ˈʌkʃ/ — one syllable.
Is Aksh a boy or girl name?
Aksh is a boy's name.
How popular is Aksh?
Aksh is a very rare name in the U.S.