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Akshay

“Akshay derives from Sanskrit and means "imperishable" or "indestructible," composed of the prefix "a-" (not) and "kshay" (decay or destruction).”

Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#6,158
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2008
Syllables2
OriginHindi
LanguageHindi
CultureHindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology2 Chaldean 4
Global rank#233

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Akshay

Akshay derives from Sanskrit and means "imperishable" or "indestructible," composed of the prefix "a-" (not) and "kshay" (decay or destruction).

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Etymology

Akshay derives from Sanskrit and means "imperishable" or "indestructible," composed of the prefix "a-" (not) and "kshay" (decay or destruction). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in ancient Sanskrit literature and Hindu philosophy, and has become increasingly common across India and diaspora communities.

Akshay currently ranks #6,158 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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