Akela
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,481
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Sibling Match
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Also a Girl Name
Akela is also used as a girl name, ranked #27916.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Akela
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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, and Akeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.