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Akshay

♂ Boy

Pronounced UK-shay /ˈʌk.ʃeɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit akshaya, 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal'High

In 30 seconds: Eternal and unbreakable: Akshay is Sanskrit for 'indestructible, imperishable'. Strong, classic, and proud (Bollywood star Akshay Kumar).

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit akshaya, 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal'

U.S. rank (2025)#6158 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,807

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

Akshay comes from Sanskrit akshaya, 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal'. A strong, classic name across India (Akshay Kumar), it suggests something that never diminishes.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, indestructible at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Akshay means 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal' in Sanskrit — a strong, classic name (Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar; Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious day).

Overall data confidence 85%

Sanskrit references — akshaya — etymology

Variations

AkshayaAksh

Nicknames

Aksh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akshay mean?

Akshay is Sanskrit for 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal'.

How do you pronounce Akshay?

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

Is Akshay a boy or girl name?

Akshay is a boy's name.

How popular is Akshay?

Akshay is a rare name in the U.S.