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Aki

Unisex

Meaning of Aki: Japanese: 'autumn' or 'bright'

Aki is a unisex name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 3 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5184th most popular name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#5184

17 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

630

First recorded 1971 · peak 2016

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 14 babies1982: 15 babies1983: 7 babies1984: 8 babies1985: 14 babies1986: 12 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 14 babies1990: 5 babies19901991: 8 babies1992: 12 babies1993: 15 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 11 babies1996: 9 babies1997: 6 babies1998: 6 babies1999: 5 babies2000: 5 babies20002001: 11 babies2002: 13 babies2003: 19 babies2004: 9 babies2005: 11 babies2006: 18 babies2007: 15 babies2008: 14 babies2009: 15 babies2010: 15 babies20102011: 8 babies2012: 9 babies2013: 21 babies2014: 12 babies2015: 16 babies2016: 22 babies2017: 15 babies2018: 20 babies2019: 17 babies2020: 13 babies20202021: 16 babies2022: 20 babies2023: 11 babies2024: 15 babies2025: 17 babies
US babies named Aki per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 22.

Gender split

61% boys · 39% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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