Declining since 2016, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Akif since 2001
Babies named Akif per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Akif is a name of Arabic origin meaning dedicated or devoted, carrying strong religious connotations in Islam. In the United States, it has been recorded since 2001 and reached its peak popularity in 2017. As of 2025, it ranks 12,008, with approximately 1 in 341,615 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2016, reflecting a decline in usage. The name remains relatively uncommon, with no top states reporting significant use. Despite its rarity, Akif offers a meaningful heritage for families seeking a name with spiritual depth.
Akif (عاكف) is an Arabic name derived from the root 'akafa, meaning to devote oneself or to persist in an act. In Islamic context, it often refers to someone who performs i'tikaf, a spiritual retreat in a mosque. The name has been used across the Muslim world.
“Akif” around the world
Where Akif lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Aakif, Aakef
Sibling names for Akif
Names that share Akif's style, for a brother or sister.
