Akirah
Every Akirah since 1993 — 511 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akirah
Akirah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,983 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 511 American babies have been named Akirah. Its peak came in 2009, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Akirah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akirah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #11,983 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,263 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,346 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,669 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,262 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,284 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,355 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,171 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,806 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,413 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,730 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,218 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,048 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,591 |
| 2011 | 22 | #5,944 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,739 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,372 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,551 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,816 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,688 |
| 2005 | 14 | #7,904 |
| 2004 | 20 | #5,978 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,216 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,058 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,212 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,217 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akirah in 2025?
Akirah ranked #11,983 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akirah?
511 babies have been named Akirah in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akirah most popular?
Akirah peaked in 2009, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Akirah a boy or girl name?
Akirah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akirah rising or falling?
Akirah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.