Will my child share the name Akash with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Akash per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Akash in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Akash becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Akash has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 511 places in the last five years. Its peak was #379 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Akash a good choice for a distinctive name?

Akash is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Akash a popular baby name in the United States?

Akash does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3524

Akash

Akash is a distinctive choice, ranked #3524 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Akash in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#3524

About the Name Akash

Akash has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 511 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #379 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Akash is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.