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UK boy's name

Akshath

An Indian masculine name meaning "indestructible" or "imperishable".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Akshath is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Akshath popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.

Akshath is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Akshath. 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 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Akshath ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Akshath.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Akshath as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4805

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Akshath mean?

The name Akshath originates from the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been the primary language of Hinduism and the ancient texts of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have its roots in the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.

In Sanskrit, the name Akshath is composed of two words: "Akshata" meaning "unbroken" or "whole," and "Tha" meaning "eternal" or "everlasting." The combination of these two words suggests that the name Akshath carries the meaning of "eternal wholeness" or "eternal completeness."

The name Akshath is closely associated with Hindu religious traditions and ceremonies. In many Hindu rituals, unbroken grains of rice, known as "Akshata," are used as offerings to deities and as a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity, and purity. The name Akshath, therefore, holds deep spiritual significance and is often considered a sacred and auspicious name within the Hindu faith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akshath can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to approximately 400 BCE. The Mahabharata mentions a character named Akshath, who was a renowned sage and scholar.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Akshath. One such person was Akshath Gupta, a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and authored several treatises on astronomy and astrology.

Another famous Akshath was Akshath Mishra, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived in the 15th century CE. He was known for his poetic compositions in Sanskrit and his expertise in various fields, including philosophy, grammar, and literature.

In the 17th century, Akshath Goswami was a prominent Hindu spiritual leader and philosopher. He was a proponent of the Vaishnava tradition and played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of Vaishnavism throughout India.

In more recent times, Akshath Agarwal was an Indian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1920 to 2011. He founded the Akshath Group, a leading industrial conglomerate, and was widely recognized for his philanthropic efforts in the fields of education and healthcare.

Lastly, Akshath Raman was an Indian classical musician and composer who lived from 1937 to 2015. He was a renowned exponent of the Hindustani classical music tradition and made significant contributions to the field of Indian classical music.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Akshath by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Akshath 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
2010s #4805 3 1

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FAQ

Akshath: questions and answers

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

In 2012, Akshath was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Akshath most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Akshath in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Akshath?

An Indian masculine name meaning "indestructible" or "imperishable".

How many people are called Akshath in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Akshath across the 1 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.