Aqsa

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Pronounced AHK-suh /ˈɑːk.sə/High

Meaning: farthest, most distantHigh

In 30 seconds: Aqsa is an Arabic name meaning farthest or most distant, directly connected to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, the third holiest site in Islam. It carries deep spiritual significance.

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Origin HighArabic

Meaningfarthest, most distant

U.S. rank (2024)#2231 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births84 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 657

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aqsa is an Arabic feminine name meaning farthest or most distant, from the root q-s-w/y denoting distance. It is directly associated with Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, the sacred mosque in Jerusalem mentioned in the Quran (17:1), making it a name of profound Islamic spiritual significance.

Aqsa is widely used in Muslim communities across South Asia, the Middle East, and diaspora populations. In Pakistan in particular, Aqsa is a popular choice reflecting devotion to Islamic sacred sites. The name carries an aspirational sense of reaching beyond the horizon.

Did you know? Al-Aqsa Mosque (المسجد الأقصى) in Jerusalem takes its name from the same Arabic root, referring to the "farthest mosque" mentioned in the Quran's verse on the Night Journey of Prophet Muhammad.

Overall data confidence 93%

Wehr, Arabic-English Dictionary — reference for AqsaQuran 17:1 commentary — reference for AqsaBehind the Name: Aqsa — name etymology reference

Variations

AksaAqsaaAqsah

Nicknames

Aqs

Famous Bearers

★Aqsa Mahmood (1994–present)
British-Pakistani woman from Glasgow who traveled to Syria in 2013 and was placed on a UN sanctions list in 2015 for recruiting for ISIL.

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Frequently Asked

What does Aqsa mean?

Aqsa means farthest or most distant in Arabic, sharing its root with Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in Islam.

How do you pronounce Aqsa?

Aqsa is pronounced AHK-suh (/ˈɑːk.sə/), with two syllables.

Is Aqsa a girl's name?

Yes, Aqsa is used as a feminine name in Arabic and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities.

How popular is the name Aqsa?

Aqsa is popular in Pakistan and among Muslim diaspora communities in the UK and North America.