Aki vs Kiyon

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kiyon

Boy #6,116 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean, blessed"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Asian-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,116
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aki Rank #6,161
Kiyon Rank #6,116

Kiyon is more popular, ranked #6116 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

Kiyon ___

  • Kiyon James
  • Kiyon Lee
  • Kiyon Tae
  • Kiyon Jun
  • Kiyon Ren
  • Kiyon Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aki

Kai Ren Hana Mio Sora

If you choose Kiyon

Kenzo Zion Jalen Soren Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aki or Kiyon more popular?

Kiyon is more popular, ranked #6116 compared to Aki at #6161 in the United States.

What do Aki and Kiyon mean?

Aki means "autumn" (Japanese 秋 origin). Kiyon means "pure, clean, blessed" (Japanese origin).

Are Aki and Kiyon boy or girl names?

Aki is primarily a boy name. Kiyon is primarily a boy name.

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