UK boy's name
Akshith
Akshith is a masculine name of Indian origin meaning "indestructible" or "immortal".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Akshith is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Akshith popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2019. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Akshith. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Akshith ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Akshith.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Akshith as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Akshith mean?
The name Akshith is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Akshata," which means "imperishable" or "eternal." The name's roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE, when Sanskrit was the predominant language of the Indian subcontinent.
The name Akshith has a strong connection to Hindu mythology and religious texts. In the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, there is a reference to a character named Akshita, who was a warrior and the son of King Nala. Additionally, the name is mentioned in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts that explore various aspects of Hindu mythology and philosophy.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Akshith can be found in inscriptions from the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE. During this period, the name was associated with individuals from the Brahmin caste, which was the highest caste in the Hindu social hierarchy.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Akshith. One of the most famous was Akshith Bharadwaj, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 7th century CE. His work, the Akshitavritti, was a commentary on the ancient Sanskrit grammar text, Ashtadhyayi, written by the legendary grammarian Panini.
Another notable figure with the name Akshith was Akshith Gupta, a powerful king who ruled over parts of northern India during the 6th century CE. He was known for his military conquests and for patronizing various arts and literature during his reign.
In the field of literature, Akshith Kaviraj was a prominent Sanskrit poet who lived in the 16th century CE. He was renowned for his poetic works, which explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality.
Akshith Sharma, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 9th century CE, made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He is credited with developing new methods for calculating planetary positions and improving the accuracy of astronomical calculations.
Finally, Akshith Mishra was a influential Hindu philosopher and theologian who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his interpretations of Hindu scriptures and his contributions to the development of Advaita Vedanta, a prominent school of Hindu philosophy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Akshith over time
The chart below shows babies named Akshith registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Akshith, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Akshith by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Akshith 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 | #4305 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3821 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Akshith: questions and answers
How popular is the name Akshith in the UK right now?
In 2019, Akshith was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Akshith most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Akshith in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Akshith?
Akshith is a masculine name of Indian origin meaning "indestructible" or "immortal".
How many people are called Akshith in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Akshith across the 4 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.