Akela
Girl nameAkela has been given to 658 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 1996. In 2025, about 1 in 229,610 girls was named Akela.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
658
Peak year
1996 (27 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1975
10-year trend
▼ -36%
Gender split
94% girls / 6% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Akela — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Akela.
Sibling name ideas for Akela
Same era and popularity as Akela, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Akela?
Akela has been given to 658 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Akela peak?
Akela peaked in 1996, when 27 babies were given the name.
Is Akela a girl or boy name?
Akela is primarily a girl name (94% of babies named Akela are girls).
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