Akash

Akash is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 30 boys in the United States.

Akash at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Akash

Akash belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Akash first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1191 in 2002, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 2,352 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Akash in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#1191 in 2002
Peak year
2002
Babies named Akash in 2024
30
Total since 1880
2,352

Akash in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#379 in 1996
Babies named Akash in 2025
4
Total since 1996
578

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Akash mean?

The meaning of Akash is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Akash a boy or girl name?

Akash is a boy name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Akash?

Akash comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Akash?

Akash first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #1191 in 2002, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].