Akio

Akio is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “I had two sons, Theo and 'Akio' Sousa [...].” In 2024 it was given to 26 boys in the United States.

Akio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“I had two sons, Theo and 'Akio' Sousa [...]”

About the name Akio

Akio belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “I had two sons, Theo and 'Akio' Sousa [...]” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Akio first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1799 in 1927, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 549 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Akio in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#1799 in 1927
Peak year
2023
Babies named Akio in 2024
26
Total since 1880
549

Akio in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#3524 in 2023
Babies named Akio in 2025
3
Total since 1996
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Akio mean?

Akio means “I had two sons, Theo and 'Akio' Sousa [...]” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Akio a boy or girl name?

Akio is a boy name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Akio?

Akio comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Akio?

Akio first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #1799 in 1927, and 26 babies were given the name in 2024.

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