Akela
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Akela first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 38 babies have been named Akela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Akela is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #16,481 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,481
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Akela
Akela is a boy name .
Is Akela a boy or girl name? Akela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,481 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #27,916. Akela is more commonly used as a boy name.
Akela is currently ranked #16,481 in popularity for boy 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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Sources
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