Unisex · #12,120 in 2026

Akia

Current Rank
#12,120
Peak Rank
#1,883 (1998)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-23%
👧 Girl peak #1,883 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #4,650 (94 total)
👧As Girl Name
1974
First Year
2024
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#1883
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
48
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1989
First Year
2015
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#4650
Peak Rank
94
Total Count
12
Years Active

The Story of Akia

As a girl name

Akia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1974, with 15 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 81 Akias were born — ranking #1,883 that year. As of 2026, Akia ranks #12,120 for girls with 7 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 2K Akias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Akia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 14 Akias were born — ranking #4,650 that year. As of 2026, Akia ranks #12,084 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 94 Akias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Akia

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akia

What does the name Akia mean?
Akia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Akia in 2026?
In 2026, Akia ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Akia most popular?
Akia reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #1,883 that year with 81 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Akia most popular?
Akia has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Akia.
Is Akia a unisex name?
Yes — Akia is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 94% of Akias assigned female and 6% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Akia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akia include Malissie, Ebbie, Lema. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Akia

Akia is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Akia's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #1,883. Use the chart and map above to compare Akia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.