Akash
4 countries#4396 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Akash was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,376 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #4396 · peaked in 2002 with 117 births
Most common in: California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
570 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 57 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
566 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 1996 with 57 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
129 births recorded 1997–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2003 with 9 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Essonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 2004–2004 · peaked in 2004 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Akash’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1738 | — |
| 2007 | #1951 | ↓213 |
| 2008 | #2001 | ↓50 |
| 2009 | #2050 | ↓49 |
| 2010 | #2118 | ↓68 |
| 2011 | #2852 | ↓734 |
| 2012 | #2594 | ↑258 |
| 2013 | #2424 | ↑170 |
| 2014 | #3038 | ↓614 |
| 2015 | #2684 | ↑354 |
| 2016 | #3161 | ↓477 |
| 2017 | #2566 | ↑595 |
| 2018 | #3171 | ↓605 |
| 2019 | #2582 | ↑589 |
| 2020 | #2925 | ↓343 |
| 2021 | #4011 | ↓1086 |
| 2022 | #3533 | ↑478 |
| 2023 | #3347 | ↑186 |
| 2024 | #3693 | ↓346 |
| 2025 | #4396 | ↓703 |
Frequently asked questions about Akash
Is Akash a popular name?
Yes — Akash currently ranks #4396 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Akash more common for boys or girls?
Akash is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Akash most popular?
Akash peaked in 2002 in United States, with 117 recorded births that year.
Is Akash rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Akash’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4309 in 1975 to #4396 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Akash?
At least 3,075 babies have been recorded with the name Akash across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Akash popular in more than one country?
Yes — Akash appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Akash?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Akash include Affan, Amaury, Amer.
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