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Raksha

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Pronounced RAHK-shah /ˈrɑːk.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit raksha, 'protection; safeguarding' — the root of Raksha Bandhan, the festival celebrating the protective bond between siblings. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A protective Sanskrit name: Raksha means 'protection' — of Raksha Bandhan (said 'RAHK-shah'). Warm and strong.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit raksha, 'protection; safeguarding' — the root of Raksha Bandhan, the festival celebrating the protective bond between siblings. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#17048 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219942023

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

Raksha comes from the Sanskrit for 'protection,' tied to the sibling festival Raksha Bandhan. It reads warm and strong — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAHK-shah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and strong.

Did you know? Raksha is Sanskrit for 'protection; safeguarding' — the root of Raksha Bandhan, the festival of the protective bond between siblings — noted respectfully (said 'RAHK-shah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Raksha — Sanskrit 'protection'; Raksha Bandhan

Variations

RakshaRakshaaRaxa

Nicknames

RakSha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raksha mean?

Raksha is Sanskrit for 'protection'; it names the sibling-bond festival Raksha Bandhan.

How do you pronounce Raksha?

It's said RAHK-shah /ˈrɑːk.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raksha a boy or girl name?

Raksha is a girl's name.

How popular is Raksha?

Raksha is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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