Aki vs Ase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aki

Boy #6,161 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"autumn"

Origin: Japanese 秋

Cultural Roots

Japanese Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,161
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Ase

Boy #6,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spiritual force, divine grace"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba Nigerian African Diaspora Afro-Cuban Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,045
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

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Popularity Comparison

Aki Rank #6,161
Ase Rank #6,045

Ase is more popular, ranked #6045 vs #6161 for Aki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aki ___

  • Aki James
  • Aki Lee
  • Aki Thomas
  • Aki Ren
  • Aki Kai

Ase ___

  • Ase Emeka
  • Ase Tobias
  • Ase Elijah
  • Ase James
  • Ase Kofi
  • Ase Kwame

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aki

Kai Ren Hana Mio Sora

If you choose Ase

Ife Adisa Zuri Amara Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aki or Ase more popular?

Ase is more popular, ranked #6045 compared to Aki at #6161 in the United States.

What do Aki and Ase mean?

Aki means "autumn" (Japanese 秋 origin). Ase means "spiritual force, divine grace" (Yoruba origin).

Are Aki and Ase boy or girl names?

Aki is primarily a boy name. Ase is primarily a boy name.

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