Rising since 1996, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Aki since 1971
Babies named Aki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 | 54 |
| 1980s | 53 | 38 |
| 1990s | 53 | 24 |
| 2000s | 49 | 81 |
| 2010s | 51 | 104 |
| 2020s | 11 | 81 |
Meaning & origin
Aki has been used in the United States since 1971, initially as a rare unisex name. Its popularity has been gradually rising since 1996, and it reached its peak rank of 5,399 in 2025, with a frequency of 1 in 100,475 births. The name is most common in California, reflecting its Japanese heritage and diaspora communities. Aki's brevity and cross-cultural appeal make it a distinctive choice, though it remains uncommon in English-speaking countries.
In Japanese, Aki (あき, アキ) is a unisex name commonly written with kanji meaning 'autumn' (秋) or 'bright' (明), among others. It can also be a short form of names like Akiko or Akira. In Finnish and Estonian, Aki is a masculine given name, a diminutive of Aadolf or Aku, or a variant of Akke. The name has been used in Japan for centuries and gained some international recognition in the late 20th century.
Where Aki is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Akie, Akey, Akkie
Sibling names for Aki
Names that share Aki's style, for a brother or sister.
