Naksh
Every Naksh since 2012 — 486 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naksh
Naksh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,487 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2012, 486 American babies have been named Naksh. Its peak came in 2016, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Naksh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naksh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,487 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3,435 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,325 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,061 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3,625 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,704 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,838 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,783 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,174 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,128 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,898 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,197 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,111 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,776 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naksh in 2025?
Naksh ranked #3,487 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naksh?
486 babies have been named Naksh in the United States since 2012, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naksh most popular?
Naksh peaked in 2016, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Naksh a boy or girl name?
Naksh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naksh rising or falling?
Naksh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.