Akin

Pronunciation: [ uhk-IHN ]

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Boy Name #9,625 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Akin is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhk-IHN.

Parents who love the name Akin often also consider Curran, Capri, Clem .

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Historical Record

Akin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.

Over 352 babies have been named Akin in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Akin is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,625 for boy names in the US .

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Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#9,625
Total SSA Count
9

Alternative Spellings

Akiva #1520 Akira #2515 Akil #3259 Akio #4083 Aking #4848

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akin

Is Akin a boy or girl name?
Akin is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Akin?
Akin is pronounced uhk-IHN.
How popular is the name Akin?
Akin is currently ranked #9625 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Akin a common or rare name?
Akin is an uncommon name, ranked #9625 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Akin?
Akin pairs well with Curran, Capri, Clem, Rennix in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Akin?
Related spellings include Akiva, Akira, Akil, Akio.

About the Name Akin

Akin is a boy name .

Akin is currently ranked #9,625 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Akin include Akiva, Akira, Akil, Akio, Aking . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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