UK boy's name
Akshiv
A masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "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.
Akshiv is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Akshiv popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 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.
Akshiv is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Akshiv. 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
- • Akshiv ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 boys were registered as Akshiv.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Akshiv as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Akshiv mean?
The name Akshiv is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Akshiva," which means "immortal" or "eternal." The earliest recorded use of this name dates back to ancient Hindu religious texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas.
In the Vedic tradition, the name Akshiv was often associated with the concept of the eternal soul or the imperishable essence of an individual. It was believed that the soul was immortal and transcended the physical body, and the name Akshiv symbolized this belief. The name may have been given to individuals as a way to invoke blessings and longevity upon them.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Akshiv was a sage mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. This sage was known for his wisdom and spiritual teachings, which were shared with the Pandava princes during their exile in the forest.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Akshiv. In the 6th century CE, there was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Akshiv Gupta, who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and calculation methods.
Another prominent individual with this name was Akshiv Chandra Bhattacharya, a 19th-century Bengali poet and writer. He was born in 1829 and is known for his works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience.
In the 20th century, Akshiv Anand was a prominent Indian actor and director who appeared in numerous Bollywood films. He was born in 1932 and is remembered for his versatile performances and his contributions to the Indian film industry.
Akshiv Mehta was a renowned Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a skilled batsman and was part of the Indian team that won the Cricket World Cup in 1983.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Akshiv throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions they hailed from.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Akshiv by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Akshiv 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 | #3688 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Akshiv: questions and answers
How popular is the name Akshiv in the UK right now?
In 2024, Akshiv was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Akshiv most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Akshiv in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Akshiv?
A masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "indestructible".
How many people are called Akshiv in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Akshiv 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.