UK boy's name
Akshit
An Indian masculine name meaning immutable or imperishable.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Akshit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Akshit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3744, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Akshit is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Akshit. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Akshit ranked #3744 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Akshit.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Akshit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3744
2009
Births in 2009
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Akshit mean?
The name Akshit is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Aksha" and "Hita," which together mean "beneficial" or "auspicious."
In Hindu mythology, the name Akshit is associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. It is believed that Lord Vishnu bestowed the name Akshit upon one of his ardent devotees, signifying the devotee's unwavering faith and devotion.
The earliest known reference to the name Akshit can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly in the Puranas, which are a collection of Hindu religious texts. In these texts, the name Akshit is mentioned in various contexts, often as a virtuous and pious individual.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akshit dates back to the 4th century BCE, when a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar named Akshit Gautama lived. Akshit Gautama is credited with making significant contributions to the field of Indian philosophy and is regarded as one of the foremost proponents of the Nyaya school of Indian logic.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Akshit. In the 11th century, Akshit Verman was a renowned Hindu scholar and author from the Kashmir region of India. His work, "Brihad Vritti," is considered a seminal text on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics.
In the 16th century, Akshit Singh was a Rajput warrior and ruler of the Hada clan in Rajasthan, India. He played a significant role in defending the region against Mughal invasions and is remembered for his bravery and military prowess.
In the 20th century, Akshit Sanghi was an eminent Indian businessman and industrialist who founded the Sanghi Group, a leading conglomerate in India. He was born in 1924 and passed away in 2011.
Akshit Jasrotia was an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and was born in 1956.
Overall, the name Akshit has a rich historical significance rooted in the Sanskrit language and Hindu mythology, with numerous notable individuals bearing the name throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Akshit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Akshit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3744 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Akshit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Akshit in the UK right now?
In 2009, Akshit was ranked #3744 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Akshit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Akshit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Akshit?
An Indian masculine name meaning immutable or imperishable.
How many people are called Akshit in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Akshit 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.