Boy nameCurrently #2,129 in the USRising
Akai
//əˈkaɪ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Akai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Akai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Akai |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 97 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2024 | 69 |
Akai through the decades
- Akai peaked in 2023, when 112 babies were named Akai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Akai has risen 159% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Akai currently ranks #2,129 in the US and is on the rise.