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UK boy's name

Aksh

An Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "eye" or "vision".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aksh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aksh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 6 births.

This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2007 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Aksh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aksh ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 6 boys were registered as Aksh.
  • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aksh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3449

2022

Births in 2022

5

Latest year

Peak year

2012

6 births

Estimated living

33

2026

Meaning

What does Aksh mean?

The name Aksh has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It originated as a word meaning "eye" or "vision," reflecting the value placed on sight and perception in Hindu philosophy and culture. This name can be traced back to the Vedic period, around the second millennium BCE, when it was mentioned in sacred Hindu texts like the Upanishads.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aksh can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit poem composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this ancient text, Aksh is mentioned as the name of a character who was a skilled archer and warrior. The name's association with vision and perception likely contributed to its use for someone with exceptional aim and clarity of sight.

Throughout the centuries, the name Aksh has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history. One of the earliest was Aksh, a 7th-century ruler of the Chalukya dynasty in present-day Karnataka, India. He was known for his patronage of art and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of several magnificent temples and monuments.

Another historical figure with the name Aksh was a 13th-century Sanskrit scholar and poet from Bengal, India. He is credited with writing several influential works on grammar, poetry, and philosophy, contributing to the rich literary tradition of the region.

In the 16th century, Aksh Bir was a renowned warrior and military leader who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He played a significant role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.

In more recent times, Aksh Chopra was a prominent Indian actor and filmmaker of the 20th century. Born in 1932, he appeared in numerous Bollywood films and directed several critically acclaimed movies, leaving a lasting impact on the Indian film industry.

Aksh Sinha, born in 1975, is a contemporary Indian author and journalist who has written extensively on social and political issues. His works have shed light on various aspects of modern Indian society and have been widely acclaimed for their insightful and thought-provoking content.

The name Aksh has held a special place in Indian culture and history, often associated with qualities such as vision, perception, and clarity. Its Sanskrit origins and presence in ancient texts and historical records reflect the rich tapestry of India's cultural heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aksh over time

The chart below shows babies named Aksh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aksh, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aksh
02356200720142022

Decades

Aksh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aksh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3720 9 2
2010s #3858 18 4
2000s #4430 6 2

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FAQ

Aksh: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aksh in the UK right now?

In 2022, Aksh was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Aksh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 6 babies registered as Aksh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aksh?

An Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "eye" or "vision".

How many people are called Aksh in the UK?

A total of 33 babies have been registered as Aksh across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.