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Akshaya

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Pronounced uhk-SHY-ah /əkˈʃaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit akshaya, 'imperishable; eternal; undecaying; never diminishing'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Imperishable; eternal: Akshaya is Sanskrit for 'imperishable; eternal'. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'uhk-SHY-ah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit akshaya, 'imperishable; eternal; undecaying; never diminishing'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#8882 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 596

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119962025

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

Akshaya comes from Sanskrit akshaya, 'imperishable; eternal; undecaying; never diminishing' — echoed in Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious Hindu and Jain festival. A lyrical, classic Indian name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Akshu).

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

Did you know? Akshaya means 'imperishable; eternal; undecaying; never diminishing' in Sanskrit — as in Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious festival — a lyrical, classic Indian name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'uhk-SHY-ah').
Overall data confidence 55%
Sanskrit references — akshaya — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

AksharaAkshitaAkshayaa

Nicknames

Akshu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akshaya mean?

Akshaya is Sanskrit for 'imperishable; eternal; undecaying'.

How do you pronounce Akshaya?

It's said uhk-SHY-ah /əkˈʃaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Akshaya a boy or girl name?

Akshaya is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Akshaya?

Akshaya is a rare name in the U.S.

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