boy's name
Rakshan
RAK-shun
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 82
Rakshan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 7 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.
- Peaked in 2016, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2007.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rakshan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Rakshan?
In 2022, Rakshan was given to 7 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 Rakshan 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 Rakshan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rakshan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rakshan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rakshan
- Pronunciation RAK-shun
Sibling Names for Rakshan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rakshan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rakshan
How popular is the name Rakshan?
In 2022, Rakshan was given to 7 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 Rakshan a girl's or a boy's name?
Rakshan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rakshan?
Rakshan has 2 syllables.
When was Rakshan most popular?
Rakshan peaked in 2016, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.