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Daksh

♂ Boy

Pronounced DUKSH /dʌkʃ/High

Meaning: From Sanskrit daksha meaning skilled, able, talented, or efficient; also the name of a prominent deity in Hindu mythology, son of Brahma and father of SatiHigh

In 30 seconds: Daksh is a Sanskrit name meaning skilled and talented, shared with a major figure in Hindu mythology. It packs powerful meaning into a single striking syllable.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit daksha meaning skilled, able, talented, or efficient; also the name of a prominent deity in Hindu mythology, son of Brahma and father of Sati
U.S. rank (2025)#3329 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 759

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920042025

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

Daksh derives from the Sanskrit root daksha, an adjective meaning capable, clever, or proficient. In the Vedic and Puranic literature, Daksha is one of the foremost Prajapatis (progenitor lords), credited with a crucial role in creation and linked to ritual law and cosmic order.

As a given name, Daksh is widely used across India, particularly in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. It is prized for its concise sound and its auspicious meaning — giving a child the name Daksh is an aspiration that he will be talented and capable in all endeavors. The name has traveled with the Indian diaspora to the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Did you know? In Hindu mythology, Daksha was one of the Prajapatis — progenitor beings created by Brahma to populate the universe. His daughter Sati married Shiva, and the conflict that arose became the origin myth for dozens of Hindu pilgrimage sites.
Overall data confidence 92%
Monier-Williams Sanskrit Dictionary — daksha — primary etymologyVishnu Purana and Shiva Purana — mythological context for Daksha

Variations

DakshaDaxDakshan

Nicknames

Dak

Famous Bearers

  • ★Daksha (mythological)
    A Prajapati in Hindu mythology, a mind-born son of Brahma and the father of Sati, central to the Daksha-yajna narrative connected with Shiva.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daksh mean?

Daksh comes from Sanskrit and means skilled, capable, or talented. It is also the name of a Prajapati deity in Hindu mythology.

How do you pronounce Daksh?

It is pronounced DUKSH, a single syllable with the vowel sound of the u in luck.

Is Daksh a boy or girl name?

Daksh is used exclusively as a boys name.

How popular is Daksh?

Daksh is a common name in India, especially in western and northern states, and is used among South Asian diaspora communities worldwide.

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