Akiva vs Ilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akiva

Boy #1,520 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"protected by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew American Jewish

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Boy #1,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French

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Akiva Rank #1,520

Ilan Rank #1,450

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1520 for Akiva.

Is Akiva or Ilan more popular?

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Akiva at #1520 in the United States.

What do Akiva and Ilan mean?

Akiva means "protected by God" (Hebrew origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akiva and Ilan boy or girl names?

Akiva is primarily a boy name. Ilan is primarily a boy name.