At a glance
- In short
- Aakarsh is a male name of Indian origin, pronounced as ah-KARSH.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2017 (#12,246)
- Babies in 2017
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #8,767 in 2011
- First recorded
- 2002
Meaning of Aakarsh
Aakarsh is a male name with origins in India. This unique name has variations, such as Akash. Aakarsh has been given to a small number of newborn boys in the United States, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In 2017, there were 5 occurrences of the name, ranking at 12,237. While its usage may be less common in America, Aakarsh carries cultural significance and represents a distinctive choice for parents seeking an Indian-inspired name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Aakarsh
- Pronounced ah-KARSH /əˈkɑrʃ/
Popularity of Aakarsh in the U.S.
Aakarsh was last recorded in the U.S. in 2017, ranked #12,246 with 5 babies. It peaked at #8,767 in 2011. It first appears in the records in 2002.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2002–2017 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 12,246 | back (not recorded in 2015–2016) |
| 2014 | 6 | 10,717 | ▼ 1,928 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8,789 | ▲ 3,485 |
| 2012 | 5 | 12,274 | ▼ 3,507 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8,767 | ▲ 1,999 |
| 2010 | 6 | 10,766 | back (not recorded in 2009) |
| 2008 | 5 | 12,553 | back (not recorded in 2007) |
| 2006 | 5 | 12,055 | ▼ 583 |
| 2005 | 5 | 11,472 | back (not recorded in 2003–2004) |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | new |