Aki
Every Aki since 1971 — 630 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aki
Aki is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,404 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 630 American babies have been named Aki — about 61% boys and 39% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Aki stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aki 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,404 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #5,911 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,305 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,666 | 14 | #6,160 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,570 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,193 | 8 | #8,768 |
| 2019 | 6 | #13,882 | 11 | #7,191 |
| 2018 | 6 | #13,870 | 14 | #6,044 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,214 | 9 | #8,169 |
| 2016 | 7 | #12,935 | 15 | #5,799 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,566 | 10 | #7,507 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16,611 | 7 | #9,672 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,019 | 13 | #6,253 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,178 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #8,789 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,504 | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,391 | 10 | #7,706 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,472 | 8 | #9,033 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,712 | 7 | #9,811 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,650 | 11 | #6,917 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,561 | 5 | #11,514 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,552 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,454 | 10 | #6,727 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,149 | 5 | #10,713 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,022 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,402 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,817 | 5 | #8,904 |
| 1990 | 5 | #12,999 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,573 | 6 | #5,797 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,185 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,079 | 8 | #3,948 |
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Famous people named Aki
- Aki Kaurismäki Film director · b. 1957
- Aki Schmidt Soccer player · 1935–2016
- Aki Toyosaki Actor · b. 1986
- Aki Hoshino Model · b. 1977
- Aki Parviainen Athlete · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aki in 2025?
Aki ranked #5,404 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aki?
630 babies have been named Aki in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aki most popular?
Aki peaked in 2016, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Aki a boy or girl name?
Aki is used for both: about 39% of babies named Aki have been girls and 61% boys.
Is the name Aki rising or falling?
Aki is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aki?
Well-known people named Aki include Aki Kaurismäki (film director), Aki Schmidt (soccer player), Aki Toyosaki (actor).