Akshara is a Sanskrit name meaning "imperishable" or "letter, syllable": in Indian thought the akshara is the indestructible sound, the syllable Om, so the name also suggests learning and speech. It is a favorite in South Indian and Telugu-speaking families. In the United States Akshara ranked number 1609 in 2015, peaked at number 1462 in 2018 and has eased since, standing at number 2609 in 2025 with 66 girls.