Total births
1,808
Boys' name · since 1981
Akshay
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 1,808 babies named Akshay, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4484
- among boys today
- 1,808
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
1,808 babies have been named Akshay since 1981, making it today's #4484 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Akshay has been recorded 1,808 times among boys since 1981, currently ranked #4484 nationally and more common than 69% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #4484 among boys today
- 1,808 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Akshay is currently the #4484 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 1,808 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4484
- among boys today
- 1,808
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Akshay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4484
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Akshay was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
89 babies were named Akshay in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Akshay compares
1,808 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
Akshay's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Akshay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,808 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 89 | 23 | 22,252 |
Akshay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Akshay's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 89, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Akshay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#4,484
Active since
1981
Akshay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 89
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Akshay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Akshay's strongest decade.
736 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Akshay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 65
1980s
65 births
- 1990s
1990s
437 births
- 2000s
2000s
736 births
- 2010s
2010s
450 births
- 2020s 120
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 736 births (41% of all-time use).
How Akshay 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 Akshay's total volume
Akshay vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Akshay by state
Where Akshay concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 340 | 18.8% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 131 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 105 | 5.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 92 | 5.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 46 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 16 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 11 | 0.6% |
California share of Akshay's total US births 18.8%
Even split
340 of 1,808 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Akshay appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Akshay? ▼
1,808 babies have been named Akshay since 1981. It currently ranks #4484 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 89 births.
When was Akshay most popular? ▼
Akshay was most popular in the 2000s decade with 736 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Akshay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Akshay are California (340 births), New Jersey (131 births), Texas (105 births).
How long has the name Akshay been used? ▼
Records for Akshay go back to 1981, giving 45 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Akshay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aksel, Akshar, Akshaj, Akshat, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Akshay's data
- Akshay's decade-level peak was the 2000s (736 total births); usage has since declined to 120 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Akshays (340 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 Akshay
Nearby Names Like Akshay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Akshay
Aksel Boy
#1431 2,561 births
Akshar Boy
#6027 621 births
Akshaj Boy
#7080 611 births
Akshat Boy
#6671 428 births
Akshath Boy
133 births
Compare Akshay side by side: Akshay vs Aksel Akshay vs Akshar Akshay vs Akshaj
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Akshay
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1981–2025 (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. "Akshay: #4484 Boys' Name - 1,808 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/akshay. 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 Akshay 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 June 2026.