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2016

First Year

2023

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#11138

Peak Rank

29

Total Count

5

Years Active

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## The Story of Akali

The earliest SSA record of Akali as a baby girl name dates back to 2016, when 5 babies received it. 2021 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Akali — #11,138 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 62% of all recorded Akalis. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 29 Akalis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Akali

Phonetically similar names — useful when Akali is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Achille](/achille)
* [Akala](/akala)
* Ecoli
* [Akela](/akela)
* [Akilah](/akilah)
* Akashi
* Akella
* Mccolley
* [Kelley](/kelley)
* Scali
* Ugali
* Okelly

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Akali

What does the name Akali mean?

Akali is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Akali in 2026?

In 2026, Akali ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Akali most popular?

Akali reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #11,138 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Akali a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Akali is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Akali?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akali include Chrystelle, Rubymae, Winsome. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧ChrystellePeak #11138](/chrystelle)[👧RubymaePeak #11138](/rubymae)[👧WinsomePeak #11138](/winsome)[👧GudeliaPeak #11138](/gudelia)[👧MorleyPeak #11138](/morley)[👧WillamenaPeak #11138](/willamena)[👧LladiraPeak #11138](/lladira)[👧DashonaPeak #11138](/dashona)

## About the name Akali 

Akali is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Akali's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #11,138\. Use the chart and map above to compare Akali's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2021 → ](/year/2021)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.