Akshara
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
1,907 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2018 Peak Popularity Year
150 Peak Births

Akshara Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Akshara has its roots in Sanskrit, meaning 'imperishable' or 'eternal'. It has evolved through various forms in ancient and modern Indian languages. The name is associated with positive traits of longevity and spirituality, and it does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity in the 20th century as families sought names with meaningful significance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Akshara"

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Pronunciation

/əkˈʃɑːrə/

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Origin

Sanskrit

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Etymology

The name Akshara comes from the Sanskrit word 'akṣara', which means 'imperishable' or 'eternal'. It is often associated with the concept of the eternal soul or the divine.

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Meaning

imperishable, eternal

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Language Evolution

Sanskrit: अक्षर (akṣara), Prakrit: अक्कर (akkara), Modern Indian languages: अक्षर (akṣara)

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Historical Usage

The name Akshara has been used in various Indian cultural contexts and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among families valuing traditional names with deep meanings.

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Variants & Derivatives

Akshar, Akshara Devi

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Akshara is perceived as a modern yet traditional name, often chosen for its spiritual significance and cultural heritage.

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Famous People

Akshara Haasan - Indian actress and the daughter of actor Kamal Haasan., Akshara Singh - Indian actress and singer known for her work in Bhojpuri cinema.

📊 Akshara Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Akshara Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 150 peak births in 2018

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 20 US states, with strongest presence in New Jersey

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Akshara"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Akshara"

"Akshara" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 27321st of 27321 5
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3976th of 35406 562
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1842nd of 30306 1,340

Regional Popularity of "Akshara" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Akshara" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
64.60%
2960th/4582
48.14%
2486th/5164
47.23%
3454th/7313
41.75%
3116th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
45.21%
1801st/3984
36.04%
1617th/4487
26.52%
1809th/6822
22.18%
1392nd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Akshara"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Akshara" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Akshara" in the United States

The name Akshara is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Akshara has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Akshara' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3976th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1842nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Akshara' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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