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Akshaj

♂ Boy

Pronounced UK-shuj /ˈʌk.ʃʌdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Akshaja, 'born of the imperishable (Akshara)', a name of the god Vishnu, also taken as 'a diamond'; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: Born of the imperishable; a name of Vishnu; a diamond: Akshaj is Sanskrit. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'UK-shuj').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Akshaja, 'born of the imperishable (Akshara)', a name of the god Vishnu, also taken as 'a diamond'; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2025)#9758 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 611

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220022025

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

Akshaj comes from Sanskrit Akshaja, 'born of the imperishable (Akshara)' — a name of the god Vishnu — also taken as 'a diamond' (we note the deity). A crisp, devout Indian name (said 'UK-shuj'; nickname Aksh).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, born-of-the-imperishable at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Akshaj means 'born of the imperishable (Akshara)' in Sanskrit — a name of the god Vishnu — and is also taken as 'a diamond' — a crisp, devout name (we note the deity; said 'UK-shuj').
Overall data confidence 45%
Sanskrit references — Akshaj — deity noted

Variations

AkshajaAkshat

Nicknames

Aksh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akshaj mean?

Akshaj is Sanskrit for 'born of the imperishable' — a name of the god Vishnu, also 'a diamond'. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Akshaj?

It's said UK-shuj /ˈʌk.ʃʌdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Akshaj a boy or girl name?

Akshaj is a boy's name.

How popular is Akshaj?

Akshaj is a rare name in the U.S.

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