Total births
611
Boys' name · since 2002
Akshaj
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 611 babies named Akshaj, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7080
- among boys today
- 611
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
611 babies have been named Akshaj since 2002, making it today's #7080 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Akshaj recorded 611 times among boys since 2002, holding rank #7080 nationally today, ahead of 50% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #7080 among boys today
- 611 born since 2002
- 2010s peak decade
- 50% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Akshaj is currently the #7080 boys' name in America, more common than 50% of boys - 611 born since 2002, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7080
- among boys today
- 611
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Akshaj vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7080
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 50% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
74% of everyone ever named Akshaj was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
69 babies were named Akshaj in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Akshaj compares
611 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Akshaj's all-time total is 66% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Akshaj | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 611 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 69 | 23 | 22,252 |
Akshaj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Akshaj splits its recorded history at 2014: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2004 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 69 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Akshaj at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#7,080
Active since
2002
Akshaj popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Akshaj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Akshaj's strongest decade.
450 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 74% of all-time use.
Akshaj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 115
2000s
115 births
- 2010s
2010s
450 births
- 2020s 46
2020s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 450 births (74% of all-time use).
How Akshaj compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Akshaj's total volume
Akshaj vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Akshaj by state
Where Akshaj concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 70 | 11.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 53 | 8.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 12 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Texas | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Washington | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Akshaj's total US births 11.5%
Even split
70 of 611 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Akshaj appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Akshaj? ▼
Akshaj has been given to 611 babies in the U.S. since 2002, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7080 as of the latest data. 69 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Akshaj most popular? ▼
Akshaj was most popular in the 2010s decade with 450 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Akshaj most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Akshaj are California (70 births), New Jersey (53 births), Illinois (12 births).
How long has the name Akshaj been used? ▼
Records for Akshaj go back to 2002, giving 24 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Akshaj? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aksel, Akshay, Akshar, Akshat, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Akshaj's data
- Akshaj's decade-level peak was the 2010s (450 total births); usage has since declined to 46 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Akshajs (70 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Akshaj
Nearby Names Like Akshaj
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Akshaj
Aksel Boy
#1431 2,561 births
Akshay Boy
#4484 1,808 births
Akshar Boy
#6027 621 births
Akshat Boy
#6671 428 births
Akshath Boy
133 births
Compare Akshaj side by side: Akshaj vs Aksel Akshaj vs Akshay Akshaj vs Akshar
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Akshaj
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2002–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Akshaj: #7080 Boys' Name - 611 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/akshaj. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Akshaj draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.