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UK boy's name

Taksh

A Hindu name meaning Lord Vishnu or God's tree.

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.

Taksh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taksh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1675, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 15 births.

This profile covers 83 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2014 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.

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

We estimate that about 83 living people in the UK are called Taksh. 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

  • Taksh ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 15 boys were registered as Taksh.
  • About 83 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taksh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1675

2024

Births in 2024

15

Latest year

Peak year

2024

15 births

Estimated living

83

2026

Meaning

What does Taksh mean?

The name Taksh is believed to have originated from Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "taksha," which means "carpenter" or "woodworker." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who worked with wood or were skilled in carpentry.

In Hindu mythology, Taksh is mentioned as the name of a Rishi (sage) who was the son of Bharadvaja and the father of Bhrigu. This Rishi is said to have played a significant role in the creation of various celestial bodies and is often associated with the concept of cosmic order and balance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taksh can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata. These texts date back to around the 3rd century BCE and mention several individuals bearing this name.

Throughout history, there have been notable figures who carried the name Taksh. One prominent example is Taksh Sharma (born in 1984), an Indian cricketer who represented the national team in various formats of the game. Another individual worth mentioning is Taksh Pandit (born in 1991), an Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

Another notable figure was Taksh Bhatia (1912-1989), an Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the struggle for independence from British rule. He was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

In the field of literature, Taksh Malhotra (1924-2001) was a renowned Punjabi poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary scene in India. His works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and he received numerous accolades for his poetic prowess.

Taksh Narain Singh (1897-1971) was an Indian historian and archaeologist who played a crucial role in the excavation and preservation of several historical sites in India, including the ancient city of Nalanda. His research and writings shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Taksh over time

The chart below shows babies named Taksh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 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 Taksh, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Taksh
0481115201420192024

Decades

Taksh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taksh 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 #2145 53 5
2010s #3141 30 5

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FAQ

Taksh: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Taksh was ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.

When was Taksh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 15 babies registered as Taksh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Taksh?

A Hindu name meaning Lord Vishnu or God's tree.

How many people are called Taksh in the UK?

A total of 83 babies have been registered as Taksh across the 10 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.