Akshara means imperishable or letter/syllable — from the Sanskrit. In Hindu philosophy, akshara is the indestructible — that which cannot be destroyed. The name also means the written letter — the building block of all knowledge. Three syllables of the indestructible, the foundation of all writing, and the Sanskrit word for what endures forever.
Akshara comes from the Sanskrit meaning imperishable or letter. In Hindu philosophy, it is the indestructible. It also means the written letter — the foundation of knowledge.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Sanskrit; Hindu philosophical tradition.
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Today
Akshara remains a beloved choice, ranking #1904 in the US. 1,907 babies have been named Akshara since 1995.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Akshara?
2018peak year
Akshara reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2018, 150 babies received the name (ranked #1461). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1904), with about 111 babies given the name annually. Akshara has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 1,907 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Akshara's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — imperishable seeking. People named Akshara tend to be strong, enduring, and gifted at being both the letter and the indestructible.
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