Unisex · #4,505 in 2026

Ako

Current Rank
#4,505
Peak Rank
#3,343 (1972)
Total Babies
22
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #16,416 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,343 (22 total)
👦As Boy Name
1971
First Year
1973
Last Year
1972
Peak Year
#3343
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
3
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2015
First Year
2015
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#16416
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Ako

As a girl name

Ako first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 5 Akos were born — ranking #16,416 that year. As of 2026, Ako ranks #16,416 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Akos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ako first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1971, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 9 Akos were born — ranking #3,343 that year. As of 2026, Ako ranks #4,505 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Akos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ako

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ako 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 Ako

What does the name Ako mean?
Ako is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ako in 2026?
In 2026, Ako ranks #4,505 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Ako most popular?
Ako reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #3,343 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Ako a unisex name?
Yes — Ako is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 19% of Akos assigned female and 81% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ako?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ako include Regie, Krist, Christhoper. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ako

Ako is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Ako's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #3,343. Use the chart and map above to compare Ako'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.