Aki

Aki is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 15 boys in the United States.

Aki at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Aki

Aki belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Aki first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3841 in 1974, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 365 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aki in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#3841 in 1974
Peak year
2021
Babies named Aki in 2024
15
Total since 1880
365

Aki in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#3256 in 2025
Babies named Aki in 2025
6
Total since 1996
13

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aki mean?

The meaning of Aki is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Aki a boy or girl name?

Aki is a boy name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aki?

Aki comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Aki?

Aki first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #3841 in 1974, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.