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Akela
GirlMeaning of Akela: Hawaiian: 'noble'
Akela is a girl's name most strongly associated with Hawaiian naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11097th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#11097
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
658
First recorded 1975 · peak 1996
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
6% boys · 94% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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