Girl name
Aksa name meaning
“farthest; most distant”
Aksa means farthest or most distant. It comes from Arabic aqṣā, the same word found in the name of Al-Aqsa Mosque. In Türkiye, it is a girl’s name. The mosque in Jerusalem provides a concrete architectural and geographical association with the word behind the name.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Aksa mean?
Farthest; most distant
In Turkish: en uzak, en ötede bulunan
Aksa is particularly familiar in Turkish through the name of al-Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. In its Quranic context it is an adjective expressing distance; as a personal name it can retain that religious and historical association. Its resemblance to a Turkish verb form is a separate linguistic coincidence.
How popular is Aksa?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 3provinces
Where is Aksa in the top 30?
3 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Aksa
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Aksa
The name is understood as Arabic aqṣā, meaning 'farthest' or 'most distant'. The same word occurs in the name al-Masjid al-Aqsa.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Aksa in the Quran? | As a word · الأقصى · 17:1Aqṣā appears in the Quran within the expression al-Masjid al-Aqsa, where it means farthest. |
| Starts with | A · Ak |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Aksa
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Aksa Kader
Meaning of each name
- Aksa: farthest; most distant
- Kader: fate, destiny; an ordained course of life
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Halime Aksa
Meaning of each name
- Halime: gentle, patient, forbearing
- Aksa: farthest; most distant
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Aksa Vildan
Meaning of each name
- Aksa: farthest; most distant
- Vildan: children, young boys
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Efnan Aksa
Meaning of each name
- Efnan: branches, boughs; branching forms
- Aksa: farthest; most distant
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Aksa Emel
Meaning of each name
- Aksa: farthest; most distant
- Emel: hope, a desired goal
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İsra Aksa
Meaning of each name
- İsra: a journey by night, nocturnal travel
- Aksa: farthest; most distant
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Mihra Aksa.
How to pronounce Aksa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aksa/ |
| Arabic | أقصى |
Is Aksa a girl’s name?
Yes, Aksa is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Aksa appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Aksa
FAQ about the name Aksa
What is the meaning of Aksa?
Aksa means “farthest; most distant”. The name is understood as Arabic aqṣā, meaning 'farthest' or 'most distant'. The same word occurs in the name al-Masjid al-Aqsa.
Is Aksa a girl’s name?
Yes, Aksa is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Aksa in the Quran?
As a word. Aqṣā appears in the Quran within the expression al-Masjid al-Aqsa, where it means farthest. (e.g.: 17:1)
What is the origin of the name Aksa?
Aksa is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Aksa have?
Aksa has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Aksa?
Aksa appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Aksa?
Some ideas: Aksa Kader; Halime Aksa; Aksa Vildan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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