Akari
Every Akari since 1990 — 2,410 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akari
Akari is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #542 in 2025 with 554 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 2,410 American babies have been named Akari — about 53% boys and 47% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 658 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Akari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 | #1,881 | 554 | #542 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1,871 | 104 | #1,631 |
| 2023 | 111 | #1,813 | 108 | #1,608 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,446 | 71 | #2,095 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,716 | 53 | #2,500 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2,968 | 58 | #2,323 |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,669 | 50 | #2,584 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2,748 | 40 | #2,945 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,067 | 33 | #3,383 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,928 | 22 | #4,472 |
| 2015 | 27 | #4,986 | 19 | #4,894 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,589 | 24 | #4,139 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,782 | 27 | #3,755 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,366 | 22 | #4,394 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,247 | 14 | #5,957 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,226 | 15 | #5,745 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,714 | 12 | #6,815 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,354 | 11 | #7,203 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,564 | 9 | #8,189 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,598 | 6 | #10,709 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,513 | 7 | #9,144 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,777 | 5 | #11,401 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,452 | 6 | #9,609 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,902 | 8 | #7,663 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,076 | — | — |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,494 | — | — |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,090 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #12,995 | — | — |
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Famous people named Akari
- Akari Nanawo Singer · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akari in 2025?
Akari ranked #542 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 554 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akari?
2,410 babies have been named Akari in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akari most popular?
Akari peaked in 2025, when 658 newborns received the name.
Is Akari a boy or girl name?
Akari is used for both: about 47% of babies named Akari have been girls and 53% boys.
Is the name Akari rising or falling?
Akari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Akari?
Well-known people named Akari include Akari Nanawo (singer).