Girl nameCurrently #13,493 in the USFalling
Akane
2 syllablesPeak year: 19985 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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Akane's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Akane |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Akane through the decades
- Akane peaked in 1998, when 18 babies were named Akane in the US.
- The 2010s were Akane's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Akane has risen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Akane currently ranks #13,493 in the US and is cooling off.