Akanksha, Aakanksha, Aakaankshaa, Akansha or Aakansha is a female given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "desire" or "anticipation". It has a spiritual context relating to aspiration and ambition. It is more related to need and not want. Notable people with the name include: Akanksha Juneja (born 1990), Indian actress Akanksha Puri (born 1988), Indian model and actress Akanksha Sahai (born 1988), Indian athlete Akansha Sareen, Indian model and actress Akanksha Singh (born 1989), Indian basketball player Aakanksha Singh (born 1990), Indian actress Akamksha Ranil (born 2004), Indian