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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Akima — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Akim|Akin
JapaneseGirl→ Stable

Akima

ah-KEE-mah · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12221 in 2023

Peak: #12221 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12221 in 2023

Peak: #12221 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20042023

Rank #12221 · Falling since 2004

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

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% 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
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
JapaneseModernGirl3-syllableKanji RootPositive MeaningContemporary
STRONG
High confidence

Akima is a Japanese girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Akima at a Glance
Meaning:Meaning varies by kanji used; commonly 'bright' or 'autumn' combined with 'truth' or 'beauty'. Modern name with positive character associations.
Language root:Japanese · Kanji
Peak rank:#12221 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AkaneAkira◈Amira◈AlimaAnima
Similar Style
Yuki◈Hana◈Mila◈AriaKira
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Akima
SakuraKenjiYuki◈Hana◈RikuAiko◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Akima · Overview
Summary

Akima is a Japanese girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Akima carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
akima.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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