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Daksha

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Pronounced DUHK-shuh /ˈdʌk.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Daksha is a Sanskrit name meaning 'able; competent; skilled', and also 'earth'. In Hindu tradition Daksha is a Prajapati, a creator deity and father of Sati. Both the word-meaning and the deity are noted.Low

In 30 seconds: A capable, rooted name: Daksha is Sanskrit for 'able; competent; earth', and a Hindu deity (said 'DUHK-shuh').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningDaksha is a Sanskrit name meaning 'able; competent; skilled', and also 'earth'. In Hindu tradition Daksha is a Prajapati, a creator deity and father of Sati. Both the word-meaning and the deity are noted.
U.S. rank (2025)#13605 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220072025

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

Daksha is a Sanskrit name meaning 'able; competent; skilled', and also 'earth'. In Hindu myth, Daksha is a Prajapati, a creator deity and father of Sati. Both routes are noted (said 'DUHK-shuh').

For girls in the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rooted, capable, and meaningful.

Did you know? Daksha means 'able; competent' in Sanskrit and names a Prajapati — a creator deity and father of Sati in Hindu tradition. A strong, rooted name said 'DUHK-shuh'.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Daksha — Sanskrit 'able; competent; earth'; Hindu deity (Prajapati)

Variations

DaxaDakshaaDakshita

Nicknames

DaxDaksh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daksha mean?

Daksha is Sanskrit for 'able; competent; earth', and also names a Hindu deity, a Prajapati.

How do you pronounce Daksha?

It's said DUHK-shuh /ˈdʌk.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daksha a boy or girl name?

Here Daksha is used as a girl's name; the deity name is traditionally male, so it is used across sexes.

How popular is Daksha?

Daksha is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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