How Many People Are Named Akeem?
Complete statistics for the name Akeem: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Akeem means 'powerful' in Arabic, making it a strong choice for parents. That's just 1 in 50,420 Americans who have this name, showing how rare it is among the 6,545 people named Akeem living today. It's a rising star, with nearly half under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 6,753 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Akeem Through the Generations
Akeem has seen its popularity rise since the early 1990s, peaking in 1990 with 570 births. Today, it's still climbing, with most people named Akeem being around 27 years old. The age distribution shows a significant chunk of 2,801 under 30, indicating that Akeem remains a popular choice for younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Akeem's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Akeem
How Many People Have the Name Akeem?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,545 people in the United States currently share the name Akeem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 50,420 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Akeem a Common or Rare Name?
Akeem 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 Akeem Mean?
Akeem means "powerful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Akeem in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Akeem Most Popular?
The name Akeem reached peak popularity in 1990, with 570 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 Akeem?
Approximately 6,545 people named Akeem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,753. That works out to roughly 1 in 50,420 Americans.
Is Akeem a rare name?
Akeem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 50,420 Americans has this name.
What does the name Akeem mean?
Akeem means "powerful" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Akeem more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Akeem are male and 0% are female.
When was Akeem most popular?
Akeem peaked in 1990 with 570 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.