How Many People Are Named Akasha?

Complete statistics for the name Akasha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Akasha
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Akasha means 'ether' or 'space' in Sanskrit, giving it a mystical vibe. Only 1,393 people named Akasha live in the US today, making up just 1 in 236,974 Americans. The majority, 84%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~1,393
Living in US
1 in 236,974
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ether, space
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Mystical Spiritual Innovative
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 often symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,508
Worldwide Bearers
#90,473
Global Rank
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,181
🇮🇳 India
1,379
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758
🇵🇰 Pakistan
692
🇺🇸 United States
219
🇯🇴 Jordan
44
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
36
🇾🇪 Yemen
19
🇷🇺 Russia
17
🇲🇾 Malaysia
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,393 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
1,179
Would be under 30 (84%)
228
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,407 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Akasha Through the Generations

Akasha has seen a steady rise and fall since its peak in 2003 when 132 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Akasha are young adults, with 1,179 under 30 and only 228 aged between 30 and 60. This name's popularity peaked in the early 2000s but has been declining ever since, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 68
New York 45
Texas 28
Florida 25
Georgia 19
Ohio 11
Missouri 10
South Carolina 10
Mississippi 9
Tennessee 7

✨ Similar Names to Akasha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Akasha's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Akasha

How Many People Have the Name Akasha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,393 people in the United States currently share the name Akasha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 236,974 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Akasha a Common or Rare Name?

Akasha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Akasha Mean?

Akasha means "ether, space" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Akasha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Akasha Most Popular?

The name Akasha reached peak popularity in 2003, with 132 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Akasha?

Approximately 1,393 people named Akasha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,407. That works out to roughly 1 in 236,974 Americans.

Is Akasha a rare name?

Akasha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 236,974 Americans has this name.

What does the name Akasha mean?

Akasha means "ether, space" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Akasha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Akasha are male and 100% are female.

When was Akasha most popular?

Akasha peaked in 2003 with 132 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,393
All-Time Births1,407
1 in X1 in 236,974
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2003
World Rank#90,473
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.