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Rudraksh

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Pronounced rud-RAKSH /rʊdˈrɑːkʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit rudraksha, 'the eye of Rudra' — Rudra being a fierce form of the god Shiva — and the sacred bead used in Hindu prayer. Sacred and weighty; note the deity link.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sacred Sanskrit name: Rudraksh means 'the eye of Rudra (Shiva)' — the holy bead (said 'rud-RAKSH'). Deep and reverent.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit rudraksha, 'the eye of Rudra' — Rudra being a fierce form of the god Shiva — and the sacred bead used in Hindu prayer. Sacred and weighty; note the deity link.
U.S. rank (2025)#9542 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320152025

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

Rudraksh is Sanskrit, 'the eye of Rudra (Shiva),' and the sacred rudraksha prayer bead. Tied to the god Shiva, it reads reverent and weighty, chosen in Hindu families — rare in the U.S. (said 'rud-RAKSH').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, sacred, and reverent.

Did you know? Rudraksh comes from the Sanskrit rudraksha, 'the eye of Rudra' — Rudra a fierce form of the god Shiva — and names the sacred bead used in Hindu prayer, so it carries a deep, devotional weight (said 'rud-RAKSH').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Rudraksh — Sanskrit 'eye of Rudra/Shiva'; sacred bead; deity link noted

Variations

RudrakshaRudraakshRudrax

Nicknames

RudraAksh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rudraksh mean?

Rudraksh is Sanskrit for 'the eye of Rudra (Shiva)' and the sacred rudraksha prayer bead.

How do you pronounce Rudraksh?

It's said rud-RAKSH /rʊdˈrɑːkʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rudraksh a boy or girl name?

Rudraksh is a boy's name.

How popular is Rudraksh?

Rudraksh is a rare name in the U.S.

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