Akshay is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #999 in 2004 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 51 births ranking #406. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 60.8%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 15,424 boys born was named Akshay. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.