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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Akela — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Akeira|Akelius
English◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Akela

◈

ah-KAY-lah · 3 syllables

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Boy
#9899
→ Stable
Boy
#9899
Popularity score: 7
→ Stable
Peak
#8759 in 2020
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13518 in 2023

Peak: #8420 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9899 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Akela

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9899

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #13518 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HawaiianUnisexNature3-syllableModernTropicalIslandLyrical
Character
strong leadershipnoble courageprotective loyaltywild freedomsteadfast wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Akela is an English unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #9899 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Akela at a Glance
Meaning:Noble, chief, or one of high rank. In Hawaiian tradition, Akela signifies leadership and dignity.
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#8759 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:Boy #9899 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Akela James
Basketball player
Similar Sound
AlelaAkira◈AmeliaAriel◈Asha◈Aaliyah
Similar Style
Kailani◈MoanaKai◈LeilaniNalaniKeanu◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Akela
Kai◈Lani◈Makai◈LehuaKoa◈NalaniHiloNoelani
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Akela · Overview
Summary

Akela is an English unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #9899 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Akela scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Akela carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
akela.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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