Akiva
Pronunciation: [ uhk-EEV-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Akiva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 138 babies have been named Akiva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Akiva is past its peak , currently ranked #61,366 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,366
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Akiva
Akiva is a girl name .
Is Akiva a boy or girl name? Akiva is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,366 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,520. Akiva is more commonly used as a boy name.
Akiva is currently ranked #61,366 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Akiva include Aki, Aky, Akie, and Akikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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