Daksh
Daksh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Capable, competent, dexterous, or skilled.
Origin and history
Daksh is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning capable, competent, or dexterous. In Hindu tradition, Daksha is an important figure created by Lord Brahma. The name has seen growing usage in the United States in recent years among Indian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
759 babies in the United States have been named Daksh since 1880. It ranks #3917 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1695.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53 %)
- NJ (20.9 %)
- TX (20.9 %)
- WA (3 %)
- GA (2.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 131 |
| 2010-2019 | 396 |
| 2020-2029 | 232 |
Famous people named Daksh
- Daksh Sharma: Entrepreneur, Business Executive
Fun facts
- In Vedic texts, Daksha is considered one of the sons of Brahma and a progenitor of mankind.
- The name has risen in frequency in the United States since the 2000s alongside other short Sanskrit names.