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Naman vs Akshay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naman

Boy #4,809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"salutation, act of bowing"

Origin: Sanskrit 'namana'

Cultural Roots

Indian Hebrew Hindi English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,809
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Naman Rank #4,809
Akshay Rank #4,661

Akshay is more popular, ranked #4661 vs #4809 for Naman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naman or Akshay more popular?

Akshay is more popular, ranked #4661 compared to Naman at #4809 in the United States.

What do Naman and Akshay mean?

Naman means "salutation, act of bowing" (Sanskrit 'namana' origin). Akshay means "indestructible, immortal, undecaying" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Naman and Akshay boy or girl names?

Naman is primarily a boy name. Akshay is primarily a boy name.

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