Akela

Q: Is Akela a boy or girl name?

Akela is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #27916, and as a boy name it ranks #16481.

Q: How popular is the name Akela?

Akela is ranked #27916 in popularity for girl names.

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Girl Name #27,916 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Akela is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Akela often also consider Tiyana, Saleena, Tanikqua .

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Popularity Over Time

#27,916

Current Rank

Peaked 1996 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #27,916
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ake Aky Akeie

Middle Name Ideas

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Akela Grace

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Akela Quinn

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Akela Jade

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Akela Ruth

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Akela Rose

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Akela Hannah

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Akela Claire

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Akela June

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Akela Reese

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Akela Maeve

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Also a Boy Name

Akela is also used as a boy name, ranked #16481.

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Similar Names

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Dylana Girl Welsh Marlania Girl Hebrew and Greek via Marlene Keyisha Girl Hebrew Tanikqua Girl Modern American Toshiba Girl Japanese Atanya Girl Hebrew Gaudy Girl Middle English Sweta Girl Sanskrit

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akela

Is Akela a boy or girl name?

Akela is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #27916. As a boy name, it is ranked #16481. Akela is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Akela?

Akela is currently ranked #27916 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Akela?

Common nicknames for Akela include Ake, Aky, and Akeie.

Is Akela a common or rare name?

Akela is an uncommon name, ranked #27916 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Akeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.