Akela

Q: Is Akela a boy or girl name?

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

Q: How popular is the name Akela?

Akela is ranked #16481 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #16,481 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Akela is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Akela often also consider Isaah, Allah, Ludovico .

Popularity Over Time

#16,481

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,481
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Ake Aky Akeie

Middle Name Ideas

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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

Is Akela a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is the name Akela?

Akela is currently ranked #16481 in popularity for boy 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 #16481 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.