Akiva
Meaning
traditionally linked to 'to protect'; name of the revered Rabbi Akiva
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Akiva peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Akiva
Most people given the name Akiva in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Akiva deep dive
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