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Yaksh

♂ Boy

Pronounced YUHKSH /ˈjʌkʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit yaksha, 'a celestial being; a nature spirit/guardian of treasure' in Hindu and Buddhist tradition; we note the mythological figureLow

In 30 seconds: A celestial being; a nature spirit: Yaksh is Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'YUHKSH').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit yaksha, 'a celestial being; a nature spirit/guardian of treasure' in Hindu and Buddhist tradition; we note the mythological figure
U.S. rank (2025)#13831 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420142025

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

Yaksh comes from the Sanskrit yaksha, 'a celestial being; a nature spirit/guardian of treasure' in Hindu and Buddhist tradition (we note the mythological figure). A crisp, modern name (said 'YUHKSH').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-celestial-being at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Yaksh comes from the Sanskrit yaksha, 'a celestial being; a nature spirit/guardian of treasure' — a crisp name (we note the mythological figure; said 'YUHKSH').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Yaksh — Sanskrit; mythological

Variations

YakshaYakshitYash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yaksh mean?

Yaksh is Sanskrit for 'a celestial being; a nature spirit' (a yaksha). We note the mythological figure.

How do you pronounce Yaksh?

It's said YUHKSH /ˈjʌkʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Yaksh a boy or girl name?

Yaksh is a boy's name.

How popular is Yaksh?

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

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