Boy nameCurrently #1,518 in the USRising
Akiva
//əˈkivə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20205 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Akiva'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.
Akiva's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Akiva |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 38 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 53 |
| 1998 | 48 |
| 1999 | 55 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 57 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 56 |
| 2005 | 77 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 66 |
| 2008 | 95 |
| 2009 | 80 |
| 2010 | 78 |
| 2011 | 82 |
| 2012 | 76 |
| 2013 | 102 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 99 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 87 |
| 2020 | 145 |
| 2021 | 109 |
| 2022 | 113 |
| 2023 | 130 |
| 2024 | 116 |
Akiva through the decades
- Akiva peaked in 2020, when 145 babies were named Akiva in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Akiva has risen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Akiva currently ranks #1,518 in the US and is on the rise.