Akane

Girl name

Akane has been given to 358 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 1998. In 2025, about 1 in 123,636 girls was named Akane.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

358

Peak year

1998 (18 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1979

10-year trend

▲ +18%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Kaneboy

19,557 babies since 1953

Names with a similar vibe

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

Lanicegirl

358 babies since 1948

Cassitygirl

358 babies since 1976

Kallegirl

358 babies since 1977

Pallavigirl

358 babies since 1978

Dariennegirl

358 babies since 1982

Myrissagirl

358 babies since 1986

Alexzandreagirl

358 babies since 1988

Shakylagirl

358 babies since 1988

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FAQ

How popular is the name Akane?

Akane has been given to 358 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Akane peak?

Akane peaked in 1998, when 18 babies were given the name.

Is Akane a girl or boy name?

Akane is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Akane are girls).

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