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Akash

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Akash: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2004.

With roots in ancient Sanskrit, Akash means “sky” or “open space,” evoking a sense of boundlessness and clarity. It is a common first name across India and among the South Asian diaspora. Noteworthy bearers include Indian cricketer Akash Deep, a fast bowler who made his Test debut in 2024, and Akash Ambani, a prominent business executive and son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani. While no major place shares the name directly, the word also appears in Sikh tradition as a key concept. A popular variant spelling is Aakash, and in Hindu mythology,

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20044 babies
Latest (2004)
#4384 babies
Total births
4since 2004
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2004 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).