How Many People Are Named Akia?

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

Akia
Very Rare
Japanese

Akia means 'precious' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1,619 people named Akia live in the US today, which means 1 in 203,835 Americans have this name. The majority, 41%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,619
Living in US
1 in 203,835
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Precious
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Precious Modern Unique
4
Life Path Number

People with the name Akia have a life path number of 4, symbolizing stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,861
Worldwide Bearers
#136,064
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
903
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
550
🇳🇬 Nigeria
343
🇮🇳 India
263
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
204
🇳🇪 Niger
185
🇮🇩 Indonesia
100
🇨🇲 Cameroon
56
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
55
🇮🇷 Iran
37

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
91 (6%)
♀ Female
1,527 (94%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
678
Would be under 30 (41%)
976
Would be 30–60 (59%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,654 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
91

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

📜 Akia Through the Generations

Akia reached its peak popularity in 1998 with 95 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, there are 1,619 people named Akia in the US, with an average age of 32. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 678 under 30 and 976 between 30 and 60, indicating that Akia is predominantly a name of the newer generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 50
Illinois 43
North Carolina 24
California 21
Louisiana 20
Mississippi 19
New York 19
Texas 18
Florida 15
Pennsylvania 15

✨ Similar Names to Akia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Akia's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Akia

How Many People Have the Name Akia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,619 people in the United States currently share the name Akia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 203,835 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Akia a Common or Rare Name?

Akia 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 Akia Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Akia in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.

When Was Akia Most Popular?

The name Akia reached peak popularity in 1998, with 95 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Akia?

Approximately 1,619 people named Akia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,654. That works out to roughly 1 in 203,835 Americans.

Is Akia a rare name?

Akia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 203,835 Americans has this name.

What does the name Akia mean?

Akia means "precious" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Akia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Akia are male and 94% are female.

When was Akia most popular?

Akia peaked in 1998 with 95 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,619
All-Time Births1,654
1 in X1 in 203,835
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1998
World Rank#136,064
Male %6%
Female %94%

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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.