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Akon

Boy Name #9,566 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Akon is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Akon often also consider Akira, Akiko, Akie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,566
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Akoa #3771

Also a Girl Name

Akon is also used as a girl name, ranked #66237.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akon

Is Akon a boy or girl name?

Akon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9566. As a girl name, it is ranked #66237. Akon is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Akon?

Akon is currently ranked #9566 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Akon a common or rare name?

Akon is an uncommon name, ranked #9566 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Akon

Akon is a boy name .

Is Akon a boy or girl name? Akon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,566 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,237. Akon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Akon is currently ranked #9,566 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Akon include Akoa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.