Aakash
Every Aakash since 1979 — 1,049 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aakash
Aakash is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,246 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,049 American babies have been named Aakash. Its peak came in 2002, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aakash stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aakash year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,246 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,469 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,666 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,336 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,782 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,701 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,341 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,476 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,527 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,624 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,371 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,497 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3,231 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,235 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,633 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,721 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,921 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3,025 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,306 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,092 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,887 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,312 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2,155 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,797 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,075 |
| 1995 | 33 | #2,346 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,779 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,333 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aakash in 2025?
Aakash ranked #8,246 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aakash?
1,049 babies have been named Aakash in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aakash most popular?
Aakash peaked in 2002, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Aakash a boy or girl name?
Aakash is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aakash rising or falling?
Aakash is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.