Akanksha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Akanksha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 177 babies have been named Akanksha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Akanksha is past its peak , currently ranked #44,939 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #44,939
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Akanksha
Akanksha is a girl name .
Akanksha is currently ranked #44,939 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Akanksha include Aka, Akan, Akany, Akanie, Akank, Akanky, Akankie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Aky, and Akie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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