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Akshara

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Pronounced uk-SHUH-ruh /ʌkˈʃʌ.rə/High

Meaning: letter, syllable, imperishable, eternalHigh

In 30 seconds: Akshara is a Sanskrit name meaning letter, syllable, or imperishable. A name of profound intellectual and spiritual depth from the philosophical tradition of India.

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Origin HighSanskrit

Meaningletter, syllable, imperishable, eternal

U.S. rank (2025)#2609 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births66 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,973

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

Akshara derives from Sanskrit a (not) + kshara (perishable), meaning imperishable or eternal. It also means letter or syllable — the sacred building blocks of the Vedas.

Akshara is popular in South India, particularly in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and among Hindu families in the diaspora.

Did you know? In Sanskrit philosophy, Akshara Brahman refers to the imperishable absolute — the eternal aspect of the divine. The same root gives the sacred syllable Om its quality of being akshara (imperishable).

Overall data confidence 90%

Monier-Williams Sanskrit Dictionary — reference for AksharaBehind the Name: Akshara — name etymology reference

Variations

AkshitaAksha

Nicknames

AkshiAkku

Famous Bearers

★Akshara Singh (1993–present)
Indian actress and singer who works primarily in the Bhojpuri film industry.

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Frequently Asked

What does Akshara mean?

Akshara means letter, syllable, and imperishable in Sanskrit, representing the eternal building blocks of sacred language.

How do you pronounce Akshara?

Akshara is pronounced uk-SHUH-ruh (/ʌkˈʃʌ.rə/), with three syllables.

Is Akshara a girl's name?

Yes, Akshara is used as a feminine name primarily in South India.

How popular is the name Akshara?

Akshara is popular in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and among Hindu diaspora communities worldwide.