Akshay is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #850 in 2005 with 27 recorded births. This places Akshay in the top 17% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 51 births ranking #406. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 47.1%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 11,461 boys born was named Akshay. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.