Akai Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
Akai means 'red' in Japanese.
Meaning of the Name Akai
Akai is a Japanese name meaning 'red'. It is a unisex name that is commonly given to both boys and girls in Japan. The name is often associated with the vibrant color of red and is considered a strong and bold name choice. Akai has a modern and sleek sound to it, and is popular among parents who seek a name that is distinctive and unique.
Popularity of the Name Akai
The popularity for the name Akai peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 89 births, which ranked number 3,933 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Akai had the most female births in 1985 with 7, which ranked number 8,317 out of 12,504 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 89, which ranked number 1,805 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Akai has increased sharply over the last ten years from 34 births to 96 births, an increase of 182.35%. Among males, Akai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 34 births to 89 births, an increase of 161.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Akai
- 20 Year Trend of Akai: 860.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Akai: 182.35%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Akai: 161.76%
Popularity of Akai by State
For males, Akai was most popular in Southeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Akai. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Akai
- Total Births of Akai: 107 (10.94%)
- Male Births of Akai: 98 (10.10%)
Given the upward trend of Akai over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.94% increase in total births, for a total of 107 births in 2024. Male births for Akai have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 98 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.10%.