Yaksh
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Yaksh first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 16 babies have been named Yaksh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yaksh is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #9,579 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,579
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Yaksh
Yaksh is a boy name .
Yaksh is currently ranked #9,579 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yaksh include Yak, Yay, Yaie, and Yakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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