Akemi
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Akemi first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 5 babies have been named Akemi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Akemi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,467 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,467
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Akemi is also used as a girl name, ranked #4322.
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About the Name Akemi
Akemi is a boy name .
Is Akemi a boy or girl name? Akemi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,467 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,322. Akemi is more commonly used as a girl name.
Akemi is currently ranked #32,467 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Akemi include Ake, Aky, Akie, and Akekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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