Akan

Boy name

Akan has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2022. It peaked in 2022.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2022 (5 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2022

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Akan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alanboy

364,389 babies since 1882

Adanboy

31,624 babies since 1904

Ayanboy

4,942 babies since 1975

Amanboy

2,633 babies since 1969

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Akan.

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FAQ

How popular is the name Akan?

Akan has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2022. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Akan peak?

Akan peaked in 2022, when 5 babies were given the name.

Is Akan a girl or boy name?

Akan is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Akan are boys).

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