Akshay is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #953 in 2000 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 51 births ranking #406. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 68.6%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 18,323 boys born was named Akshay. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.