girl's name
Akita
uh-KEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 152
Akita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1978, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Akita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 17 |
How Popular Is Akita?
In 1992, Akita was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Akita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Akita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Akita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Akita
- English uh-KEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Akita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Akita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Akita
How popular is the name Akita?
In 1992, Akita was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Akita a girl's or a boy's name?
Akita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Akita?
Akita has 3 syllables.
When was Akita most popular?
Akita peaked in 1978, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.