How Many People Are Named Naksh?

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

Naksh
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Naksh is a very rare name for boys, with only 450 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 734,053 Americans. Almost all of them are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~450
Living in US
1 in 734,053
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Naksha
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 symbolizes leadership, power, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

518
Worldwide Bearers
#1,181,159
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
52
🇵🇰 Pakistan
9
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇬🇧 England
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇲🇺 Mauritius
1
🇰🇷 South Korea
1
🇺🇸 United States
450

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
450 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 8
453
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 453 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
21

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

📜 Naksh Through the Generations

Naksh saw its peak popularity in 2016 with 66 births, but it's still on the rise. With an average age of 8, most Nakshes are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. The name's rarity and recent surge suggest it's becoming increasingly popular among those seeking unique monikers for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 42
California 40
Georgia 21
Texas 18
Illinois 6

✨ Similar Names to Naksh

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Naksh's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Naksh

How Many People Have the Name Naksh?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 450 people in the United States currently share the name Naksh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 734,053 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Naksh a Common or Rare Name?

Naksh 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 Naksh Mean?

Naksh means "creative variant of Naksha" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Naksh Most Popular?

The name Naksh reached peak popularity in 2016, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Naksh?

Approximately 450 people named Naksh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 453. That works out to roughly 1 in 734,053 Americans.

Is Naksh a rare name?

Naksh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 734,053 Americans has this name.

What does the name Naksh mean?

Naksh means "creative variant of Naksha" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Naksh more male or female?

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

When was Naksh most popular?

Naksh peaked in 2016 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US450
All-Time Births453
1 in X1 in 734,053
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age8
Peak Year2016
World Rank#1,181,159
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.