UK girl's name
Akshara
Feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning eternal, imperishable, or indestructible.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Akshara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Akshara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1743, with 17 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 26 births.
This profile covers 270 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. 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 65% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 269 living people in the UK are called Akshara. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Akshara ranked #1743 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 17 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 26 girls were registered as Akshara.
- • About 269 living people in the UK are estimated to have Akshara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1743
2024
Births in 2024
17
Latest year
Peak year
2011
26 births
Estimated living
269
2026
Meaning
What does Akshara mean?
The given name Akshara has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and was the primary language of the ancient Indian subcontinent. The name Akshara is derived from the Sanskrit word "Akshara," which means "imperishable" or "eternal."
In the Hindu religious tradition, Akshara is a concept that refers to the eternal and unchanging aspect of the divine, often associated with the supreme being or the universal consciousness. The name is mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, which date back to around the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akshara can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic that is considered one of the longest poems in the world. In the Mahabharata, Akshara is mentioned as the name of a sage who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Akshara. One such person was Akshara Devi (born in the 16th century), who was a renowned poet and scholar from the Braj region of northern India. Her works, which were written in the Braj Bhasha language, were widely celebrated for their devotional and spiritual themes.
Another famous Akshara was Akshara Haridasa (1480-1590), who was a celebrated mystic and saint from the Indian state of Karnataka. He was known for his devotional compositions, which were written in the Kannada language and are still widely recited and sung in the region today.
In more recent times, Akshara Gowda Havaldar (1911-1994) was an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned several times for his non-violent resistance activities.
Akshara Reddy (born 1985) is a contemporary Indian actress and model who has appeared in various Tollywood (Telugu language) films. She is known for her performances in movies such as "Athidhi" and "Jai Lava Kusa."
Akshara Hasan (born 1991) is an Indian singer and musician who has gained popularity for her Carnatic music performances and collaborations with various artists from different genres. She has released several albums and has performed at numerous concerts and music festivals around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Akshara over time
The chart below shows babies named Akshara registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Akshara, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 17 births in 2024, compared with 26 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Akshara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Akshara 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 | #2021 | 69 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1838 | 166 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3154 | 35 | 4 |
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- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Akshara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Akshara in the UK right now?
In 2024, Akshara was ranked #1743 for girls in England and Wales, with 17 births registered.
When was Akshara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 26 babies registered as Akshara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Akshara?
Feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning eternal, imperishable, or indestructible.
How many people are called Akshara in the UK?
A total of 270 babies have been registered as Akshara across the 19 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.