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Akshat

♂ Boy

Pronounced UK-shət /ˈʌk.ʃət/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit akshata, 'unharmed, whole, uninjured; intact' (also the unbroken rice grains used in blessings)Medium

In 30 seconds: Unharmed; whole; uninjured: Akshat is Sanskrit for 'unharmed; whole'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'UK-shət').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit akshata, 'unharmed, whole, uninjured; intact' (also the unbroken rice grains used in blessings)
U.S. rank (2025)#6157 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 428

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419972025

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

Akshat comes from Sanskrit akshata, 'unharmed, whole, uninjured; intact' (a-, 'not', plus kshata, 'injured') — it also names the unbroken rice grains offered in Hindu blessings. A crisp, classic Indian boys' name (said 'UK-shət'; nickname Aksh).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, unharmed-and-whole at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Akshat means 'unharmed, whole, uninjured; intact' in Sanskrit (and names the unbroken rice grains used in Hindu blessings) — a crisp, classic Indian name (said 'UK-shət').
Overall data confidence 62%
Sanskrit references — akshata — etymology

Variations

AkshathAkshit

Nicknames

Aksh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akshat mean?

Akshat is Sanskrit for 'unharmed, whole, uninjured; intact'.

How do you pronounce Akshat?

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

Is Akshat a boy or girl name?

Akshat is a boy's name.

How popular is Akshat?

Akshat is a rare name in the U.S.

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