Aki vs Taiyo

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

Popularity Comparison

Aki Rank #6,161
Taiyo Rank #6,350

Aki is more popular, ranked #6161 vs #6350 for Taiyo.

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

Taiyo ___

  • Taiyo James
  • Taiyo Alexander
  • Taiyo Kenji
  • Taiyo Hiroshi
  • Taiyo Ryu
  • Taiyo Masa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aki

Kai Ren Hana Mio Sora

If you choose Taiyo

Hana Sora Kei Mika Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aki or Taiyo more popular?

Aki is more popular, ranked #6161 compared to Taiyo at #6350 in the United States.

What do Aki and Taiyo mean?

Aki means "autumn" (Japanese 秋 origin). Taiyo means "great positive energy" (Japanese origin).

Are Aki and Taiyo boy or girl names?

Aki is primarily a boy name. Taiyo is primarily a boy name.

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