Akshay is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1358 in 2009 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 51 births ranking #406. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 66.7%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 19,890 boys born was named Akshay. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.