Akshay is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #629 in 1997 with 26 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 51 births ranking #406. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 49.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 12,094 boys born was named Akshay. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.