Akshay is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1617 in 2013 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 51 births ranking #406. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 72.5%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 23,826 boys born was named Akshay. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.