UnisexYoruba origin

Akin: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A brave warrior, strong and fearless.

Origin
Yoruba
Syllables
2
Current rank
#11978
Peak
#3388 in 1977

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1971: #491419711990: #583319902000: #822520002005: #764120052015: #875320152020: #119782020#1#11978

What Akin Means

Akin is a unisex name of Yoruba origin. A brave warrior, strong and fearless.

How Popular Akin Is

Akin currently ranks #11978 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3388 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Akin

  • Akin is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Akin is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.

Names Like Akin

Other Yoruba names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Akin

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Questions About Akin

What does Akin mean?

Akin is a unisex name of Yoruba origin. A brave warrior, strong and fearless.

How popular is Akin?

Akin currently ranks #11978 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3388 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Akin come from?

Akin comes from Yoruba roots. Akin is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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