Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Akir

Akir is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and activist. He is known for his complex lyrics and social-political content.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#7,500 (2011)
Total Babies
74
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2001
First Year
2024
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#7500
Peak Rank
74
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Akir

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Akir is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and activist. He is known for his complex lyrics and social-political content.

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The Story of Akir

Akir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 10 Akirs were born — ranking #7,500 that year. As of 2026, Akir ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 74 Akirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Akir

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Akir

What does the name Akir mean?
Akir is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and activist. He is known for his complex lyrics and social-political content.
How popular is Akir in 2026?
In 2026, Akir ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Akir most popular?
Akir reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #7,500 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Akir a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Akir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Akir?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akir include Andrus, Denley, Jolon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Akir

Akir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 74 births in the dataset. Akir's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #7,500. Use the chart and map above to compare Akir'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.