NAME PROFILE
Akshaj
A variant of the occupational surname Chandler, derived from the Old French 'chandelier,' meaning a maker or seller of candles. Those with this name are often seen as bright beacons of hope, possessing a warm, illuminating personality that attracts others with its steady and comforting glow.
Key Stats
| Total births | 611 |
| Gender | Male (28% / 72%) |
| Peak year | 2012 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2009 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 42%NJ — 32%IL — 11%TX — 11%MI — 5%
Notable People
Chanler Chapman (Author and Journalist) · Theodore Chanler (Composer of chamber music) · Chanler Holden (Actor known for television roles) · Chanler Armstrong (Professional Baseball Player) · Chanler Macrae (Notable Professional Golfer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ChanChannieLanLanny
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