How Many People Are Named Akshaj?

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

Akshaj
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Akshaj is a very rare name, with only 599 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 551,296 Americans. It peaked in 2012 with 69 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~599
Living in US
1 in 551,296
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vishnu, the indestructible one
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Calm Determined Thoughtful Resilient
5
Life Path Number

The number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adventure, and versatility. People with this life path number tend to be curious, adaptable, and drawn to new experiences and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

671
Worldwide Bearers
#1,143,416
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
62
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇺🇸 United States
599

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
599 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
604
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 604 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
24

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

📜 Akshaj Through the Generations

Akshaj is a relatively new name in the US, having seen its peak in 2012 with 69 births. Despite a total of 604 births across all time, only 599 people live with this name today, making it extremely rare. The fact that 100% of Akshajs are under 30 years old is quite striking, indicating a modern, younger demographic. This contrasts sharply with the small number of living bearers, suggesting a trend of slowly declining popularity. The gap between the all-time births and the current living population is significant, highlighting the transient nature of this name's presence in American society.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 70
New Jersey 53
Illinois 12
Texas 11
Washington 6
Georgia 5
Michigan 5
North Carolina 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Akshaj

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Akshaj's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Akshaj

How Many People Have the Name Akshaj?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 599 people in the United States currently share the name Akshaj. That works out to roughly 1 in every 551,296 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Akshaj a Common or Rare Name?

Akshaj 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 Akshaj Mean?

Akshaj means "Vishnu, the indestructible one" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Akshaj Most Popular?

The name Akshaj reached peak popularity in 2012, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Akshaj?

Approximately 599 people named Akshaj live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 604. That works out to roughly 1 in 551,296 Americans.

Is Akshaj a rare name?

Akshaj is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 551,296 Americans has this name.

What does the name Akshaj mean?

Akshaj means "Vishnu, the indestructible one" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Akshaj more male or female?

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

When was Akshaj most popular?

Akshaj peaked in 2012 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US599
All-Time Births604
1 in X1 in 551,296
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2012
World Rank#1,143,416
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.