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UK boy's name

Moksh

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "liberation" or "release from the cycle of rebirth".

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.

Moksh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Moksh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 14 births.

This profile covers 82 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2009 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 82 living people in the UK are called Moksh. 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

  • Moksh ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 14 boys were registered as Moksh.
  • About 82 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moksh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2263

2024

Births in 2024

10

Latest year

Peak year

2022

14 births

Estimated living

82

2026

Meaning

What does Moksh mean?

The name Moksh is derived from the Sanskrit language and originates from ancient India. It is a Hindu name that is closely associated with the concept of "moksha," which in Hinduism refers to the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

The word "moksha" is rooted in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas and Upanishads, which are among the oldest religious texts in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. In these texts, moksha is portrayed as the ultimate goal of human existence, a state of transcendence and union with the divine.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Moksh can be found in the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Hindu scripture dated around the 5th century BCE. In this text, the concept of moksha is discussed extensively, and the name Moksh may have been derived from this sacred work.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Moksh or variations of it. One of the most famous was Moksha Gundam (1498-1609), a renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual leader who wrote extensively on the concept of moksha and its attainment through meditation and self-realization.

Another prominent figure was Moksh Desai (1857-1942), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. His advocacy for education and women's rights earned him widespread respect and admiration.

In the realm of art and culture, Moksh Kumar (1923-1998) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize and preserve traditional Indian dance forms such as Kathak and Bharatanatyam.

Moksh Aggarwal (1901-1982) was a pioneering Indian architect who blended traditional Indian architectural styles with modern elements, creating iconic buildings that celebrated the country's rich heritage while embracing modernity.

More recently, Moksh Gunvanth Vaishnav (born 1985) is a renowned Indian musician and composer who has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian classical music.

These are just a few examples of prominent individuals throughout history who have borne the name Moksh, a name deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural traditions of ancient India.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Moksh over time

The chart below shows babies named Moksh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Moksh, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Moksh
0471114200920162024

Decades

Moksh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moksh 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 #2483 45 5
2010s #4391 33 9
2000s #3744 4 1

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FAQ

Moksh: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Moksh was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.

When was Moksh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 14 babies registered as Moksh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Moksh?

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "liberation" or "release from the cycle of rebirth".

How many people are called Moksh in the UK?

A total of 82 babies have been registered as Moksh across the 15 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.