Akiva
From Hebrew עֲקִיבָא (akíva), from Aramaic עֲקִיבָא (ʿăqīḇā).
Every Akiva since 1961 — 2,932 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akiva
Akiva is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,466 in 2025 with 121 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 2,932 American babies have been named Akiva. Its peak came in 2020, when 145 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 Akiva stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akiva 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 | — | — | 121 | #1,466 |
| 2024 | — | — | 120 | #1,494 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,282 | 126 | #1,440 |
| 2022 | — | — | 113 | #1,566 |
| 2021 | — | — | 109 | #1,583 |
| 2020 | — | — | 145 | #1,263 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,401 | 79 | #1,887 |
| 2018 | 6 | #13,872 | 83 | #1,823 |
| 2017 | — | — | 99 | #1,612 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,336 | 94 | #1,676 |
| 2015 | — | — | 71 | #2,020 |
| 2014 | — | — | 87 | #1,730 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,022 | 94 | #1,626 |
| 2012 | — | — | 76 | #1,891 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,208 | 74 | #1,886 |
| 2010 | — | — | 78 | #1,851 |
| 2009 | — | — | 80 | #1,839 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,618 | 87 | #1,736 |
| 2007 | 7 | #13,991 | 59 | #2,235 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,208 | 51 | #2,403 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,563 | 71 | #1,813 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,196 | 51 | #2,240 |
| 2003 | 6 | #13,912 | 45 | #2,350 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,151 | 43 | #2,373 |
| 2001 | — | — | 57 | #1,912 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39 | #2,425 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,094 | 31 | #2,444 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #2,954 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,506 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,284 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,754 |
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Famous people named Akiva
- Akiva Goldsman Writer · b. 1962
- Akiva Schaffer Film director · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akiva mean?
From Hebrew עֲקִיבָא (akíva), from Aramaic עֲקִיבָא (ʿăqīḇā).
How popular is the name Akiva in 2025?
Akiva ranked #1,466 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 121 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akiva?
2,932 babies have been named Akiva in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akiva most popular?
Akiva peaked in 2020, when 145 newborns received the name.
Is Akiva a boy or girl name?
Akiva is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akiva rising or falling?
Akiva is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Akiva?
Well-known people named Akiva include Akiva Goldsman (writer), Akiva Schaffer (film director).