Naksh
Boy name · #3506 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Naksh? In official American birth records, Naksh has been tracked continuously since 2012, giving it 13 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 33 baby boys were named Naksh, placing it at #3506 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2864, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Naksh.
The 13-year story
Naksh first appears in the Social Security records in 2012, when 28 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 66 boys were named Naksh — good for #2110 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Naksh per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Naksh against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Naksh in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Naksh is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Naksh will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Naksh is most common
State-level data for Naksh is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Naksh
Statistically, parents drawn to Naksh tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Moksh, Daksh, Laksh, Riyansh, and Ayaansh.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Naksh | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3394 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3293 |
| 2022 | 27 | #3995 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3582 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3653 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2808 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2748 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3123 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2110 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2864 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5066 |
| 2013 | 18 | #4981 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3714 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Naksh?
In official American birth records, the name Naksh first appeared in 2012 (over 13 years ago), when 28 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 13 years.
Is Naksh a popular boy name?
Naksh ranked #3506 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2864.
When was the name Naksh most popular?
Naksh peaked in 2016, when 66 American boys received the name (ranked #2110 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Naksh?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Naksh. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.