Akela
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Akela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 613 babies have been named Akela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Akela is past its peak , currently ranked #27,916 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,916
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Akela is also used as a boy name, ranked #16481.
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About the Name Akela
Akela is a girl name .
Is Akela a boy or girl name? Akela is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,916 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,481. Akela is more commonly used as a boy name.
Akela is currently ranked #27,916 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Akela include Ake, Aky, Akie, and Akekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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