Akon
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Akon first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 27 babies have been named Akon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Akon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,237 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,237
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Akon
Akon is a girl name .
Is Akon a boy or girl name? Akon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,237 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,566. Akon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Akon is currently ranked #66,237 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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