How Many People Are Named Akai?

Complete statistics for the name Akai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Akai
Very Rare
Japanese

Akai means 'red' in Japanese, making it a vibrant choice. Only 976 people named Akai live in the US today, which is just 1 in 337,999 Americans, truly setting it apart. The majority, 97%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy name.

~172
Living in US
1 in 1,927,031
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Red
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Energetic Passionate Determined
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,704
Worldwide Bearers
#88,486
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
2,319
🇮🇳 India
1,342
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
433
🇬🇭 Ghana
393
🇳🇬 Nigeria
296
🇨🇲 Cameroon
267
🇮🇩 Indonesia
146
🇺🇸 United States
89
🇹🇼 Taiwan
84
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
81

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
909 (93%)
♀ Female
67 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
955
Would be under 30 (97%)
31
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 986 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Akai Through the Generations

Akai has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 112 births. This modern name is predominantly used by younger generations, with 955 out of 976 individuals being under 30 years old. The average age of those named Akai is just 10, indicating that it's still gaining traction among parents looking for unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 73
New York 42
California 36
Texas 31
Georgia 17
Illinois 17
Pennsylvania 16
North Carolina 8
Michigan 6
Indiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Akai

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Akai's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Akai

How Many People Have the Name Akai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 172 people in the United States currently share the name Akai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,927,031 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Akai a Common or Rare Name?

Akai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Akai Mean?

Akai means "red" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Akai in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Akai Most Popular?

The name Akai reached peak popularity in 2023, with 112 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Akai?

Approximately 172 people named Akai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 172. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,927,031 Americans.

Is Akai a rare name?

Akai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,927,031 Americans has this name.

What does the name Akai mean?

Akai means "red" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Akai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Akai are male and 7% are female.

When was Akai most popular?

Akai peaked in 2023 with 112 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US172
All-Time Births172
1 in X1 in 1,927,031
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2023
World Rank#88,486
Male %93%
Female %7%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.