Taksh

♂ Boy

Pronounced TUHKSH /ˈtʌkʃ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit taksh, 'to carve, fashion' — Taksha, son of Bharata, founded TakshashilaMedium

In 30 seconds: Carved at the root: Taksh — 'to fashion, craft' — founded Taxila, the ancient world's great university city. A chisel of a name.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit taksh, 'to carve, fashion' — Taksha, son of Bharata, founded Takshashila

U.S. rank (2025)#5174 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 217

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Taksh comes from Sanskrit taksh, 'to carve, fashion' — Prince Taksha, Bharata's son, founded Takshashila. A crafted modern revival.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, carving at the root, and founded.

Did you know? Taksha's city Takshashila (Taxila) hosted the ancient world's premier university — Panini and Chanakya taught where this name laid bricks.

Overall data confidence 75%

Sanskrit references — taksh — root meaning

Variations

TakshaTakshil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taksh mean?

Taksh is Sanskrit for 'to carve, fashion' — Bharata's son who founded Taxila.

How do you pronounce Taksh?

It's said TUHKSH /ˈtʌkʃ/ — a single syllable.

Is Taksh a boy or girl name?

Taksh is a boy's name.

How popular is Taksh?

Taksh is a rare name in the U.S.