Boy · #5,388 in 2026

Aking

Name: Popularity of the name Aking in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aking, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,388

Peak Rank

#2,848 (2019)

Total Babies

397

5-Yr Trend

-39%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#2848

Peak Rank

397

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aking

Aking first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 43 Akings were born — ranking #2,848 that year. As of 2026, Aking ranks #5,388 for baby boys with 17 births, falling sharply (-39%). In total, more than 397 Akings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Aking

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

Aching
Akin
Aiken
Achin
Aikin
Achim
Oking
Eking
Aken
Akene
Making
Taking

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aking

What does the name Aking mean?

Aking is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aking in 2026?

In 2026, Aking ranks #5,388 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Aking most popular?

Aking reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #2,848 that year with 43 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Aking most popular?

Aking has historically been most popular in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aking.

Is Aking a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Aking?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aking include Zedekiah, Eliyah, Ashar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aking

Aking is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 397 births in the dataset. Aking's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #2,848. Use the chart and map above to compare Aking'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.