Akshar
Akshar is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Imperishable, eternal, or letter of the alphabet.
Origin and history
Akshar is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning imperishable or letter of the alphabet. It is deeply rooted in Hindu philosophy, representing the ultimate unchanged reality (Brahman). In the United States, it is a relatively rare name primarily used within Indian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
621 babies in the United States have been named Akshar since 1880. It ranks #4055 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1779.
States where it is most popular
- NJ (56.9 %)
- IL (22.2 %)
- CA (13.9 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 155 |
| 2010-2019 | 213 |
| 2020-2029 | 148 |
Fun facts
- In the Bhagavad Gita, the term Akshara is used to describe the supreme, unchangeable eternal reality.
- In modern Indian languages derived from Sanskrit, the word 'akshar' literally means a character or letter in a script.