Akiva
Akiva: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Akiva
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew עֲקִיבָא (akíva), from Aramaic עֲקִיבָא (ʿăqīḇā).
How popular is Akiva?
Since 1880, 138 girls and 2,794 boys in the U.S. have been named Akiva (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6087 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #1263 in 2020. In 2025, 121 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Akiva
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Sibling name ideas for Akiva
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Akiva FAQ
What does the name Akiva mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew עֲקִיבָא (akíva), from Aramaic עֲקִיבָא (ʿăqīḇā).
What is the origin of the name Akiva?
Akiva is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Akiva?
Since 1880, 138 girls and 2,794 boys in the U.S. have been named Akiva (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6087 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #1263 in 2020. In 2025, 121 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Akiva a boy or girl name?
Akiva is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 138 girls and 2,794 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.