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Nakshatra

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Pronounced nuhk-SHUH-trah /nʌkˈʃʌ.trɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit nakshatra, 'a star; a constellation; a lunar mansion' (one of the 27 divisions of the Hindu sky)Low

In 30 seconds: A star; a constellation: Nakshatra is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nuhk-SHUH-trah').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit nakshatra, 'a star; a constellation; a lunar mansion' (one of the 27 divisions of the Hindu sky)
U.S. rank (2025)#9280 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820082025

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

Nakshatra comes from the Sanskrit nakshatra, 'a star; a constellation; a lunar mansion' (one of the 27 divisions of the Hindu sky). A lyrical, classic name (said 'nuhk-SHUH-trah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-star at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nakshatra means 'a star; a constellation; a lunar mansion' in Sanskrit (one of the 27 divisions of the Hindu sky) — lyrical and classic (said 'nuhk-SHUH-trah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Nakshatra — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

Nakshatraa

Nicknames

Naksh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nakshatra mean?

Nakshatra is Sanskrit for 'a star; a constellation; a lunar mansion'.

How do you pronounce Nakshatra?

It's said nuhk-SHUH-trah /nʌkˈʃʌ.trɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nakshatra a boy or girl name?

Nakshatra is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Nakshatra?

Nakshatra is a very rare name in the U.S.

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