Akash

Meaning of Akash

Akash (pronounced uh-KAHSH, /əˈkɑʃ/) is a masculine name rooted in Sanskrit, where it denotes “sky” or “ether,” elements integral to classical Indian cosmology. Widely embraced across the Indian subcontinent, the name evokes a sense of openness and intellectual breadth. In the United States, Akash first entered the top 1,000 boys’ names in the mid-1970s, achieving its strongest showing in the mid-600s before settling into the 800–900 range over the past decade; in 2024, thirty newborns carried the name. This steady chart presence reflects both changing demographics within Anglo-American naming practices and an enduring preference for concise, two-syllable names that marry cultural specificity with phonetic clarity.