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Akshata

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Pronounced uhk-SHAH-tah /əkˈʃɑː.tə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit akshata, 'unbroken; whole; undamaged' — the name of the consecrated rice used in Hindu worship and blessing. A sacred, meaning-rich name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A sacred name: Akshata is Sanskrit for 'unbroken; whole' — the blessing rice (said 'uhk-SHAH-tah'). Meaning-rich.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit akshata, 'unbroken; whole; undamaged' — the name of the consecrated rice used in Hindu worship and blessing. A sacred, meaning-rich name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2013)#14663 ↗ Rising
2013 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320022013

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

Akshata is Sanskrit for 'unbroken; whole,' the name of the sacred rice used in Hindu blessing. It reads reverent and meaning-rich — familiar in India, rare in the U.S. (said 'uhk-SHAH-tah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, more familiar in India. Rare, sacred, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Akshata is Sanskrit for 'unbroken; whole' — also the consecrated rice offered in Hindu worship and blessing — a sacred, meaning-rich name, noted respectfully (said 'uhk-SHAH-tah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Akshata — Sanskrit akshata; 'unbroken; whole'; sacred rice

Variations

AkshitaAkshathaAkshataa

Nicknames

AkshaShata

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akshata mean?

Akshata is Sanskrit for 'unbroken; whole' — the consecrated rice of Hindu worship.

How do you pronounce Akshata?

It's said uhk-SHAH-tah /əkˈʃɑː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Akshata a boy or girl name?

Akshata is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Akshata?

Akshata is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in India.

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