Akina
Every Akina since 1975 — 531 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akina
Akina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,476 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 531 American babies have been named Akina. Its peak came in 2011, when 27 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 Akina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,476 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,307 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,011 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,720 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,044 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,128 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,170 |
| 2017 | 10 | #9,978 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,616 |
| 2015 | 12 | #8,960 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,021 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,220 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,066 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,605 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,397 |
| 2008 | 23 | #5,959 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,109 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,554 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,115 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,659 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,588 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,903 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,375 |
| 2000 | 9 | #9,906 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,680 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,321 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,116 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,595 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Akina
- Akina Nakamori Singer · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akina in 2025?
Akina ranked #9,476 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akina?
531 babies have been named Akina in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akina most popular?
Akina peaked in 2011, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Akina a boy or girl name?
Akina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akina rising or falling?
Akina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Akina?
Well-known people named Akina include Akina Nakamori (singer).