Akiya
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,267 in 2005
5 babies were named Akiya in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Akiya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Akiya, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Akiya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAkiya first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2005, when it ranked #4,267. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAkiya was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 129,870 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendAkiya has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Akiya
Akiya is a girl name of American origin. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-iya”. US birth records list Akiya for girls from 1976 to 2025, in 41 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #4,267 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.8 | 540,541 girls |
| 1980s | 2.4 | 418,410 girls |
| 1990s | 6.3 | 158,228 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 79,177 girls |
| 2010s | 6.1 | 165,017 girls |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 402,685 girls |
Other spellings of Akiya
More American girl names
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Questions about the name Akiya
What is the origin of the name Akiya?
Akiya has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Akiya a boy or girl name?
Akiya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Akiya?
Akiya ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#4,267).