girl's name
Akanksha
uh-KAHNK-shuh (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 195
Akanksha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Akanksha is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 2003, when 20 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1999.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Akanksha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Akanksha?
In 2023, Akanksha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Akanksha Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Akanksha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Akanksha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Akanksha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Akanksha
- Hindi uh-KAHNK-shuh
Sibling Names for Akanksha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Akanksha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Akanksha
How popular is the name Akanksha?
In 2023, Akanksha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Akanksha a girl's or a boy's name?
Akanksha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Akanksha?
Akanksha has 3 syllables.
When was Akanksha most popular?
Akanksha peaked in 2003, when 20 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.