Akito

Akito 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 11 boys in the United States.

Akito at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Akito

Akito 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, Akito first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4809 in 1975, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 137 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Akito in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#4809 in 1975
Peak year
2018
Babies named Akito in 2024
11
Total since 1880
137

Akito in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#4333 in 2007
Babies named Akito in 2016
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Akito mean?

The meaning of Akito 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 Akito a boy or girl name?

Akito is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Akito?

Akito comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Akito?

Akito first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #4809 in 1975, and 11 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.