Akela
2 countries#11932 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Akela was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
658 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #11932 · peaked in 1996 with 27 births
Most common in: California, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8 births recorded 1962–1975 · peaked in 1975 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Akela’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #6820 | — |
| 2006 | #5709 | ↑1111 |
| 2007 | #8098 | ↓2389 |
| 2008 | #12579 | ↓4481 |
| 2009 | #10679 | ↑1900 |
| 2010 | #13448 | ↓2769 |
| 2011 | #11181 | ↑2267 |
| 2012 | #12199 | ↓1018 |
| 2013 | #11969 | ↑230 |
| 2014 | #10955 | ↑1014 |
| 2015 | #9481 | ↑1474 |
| 2016 | #10859 | ↓1378 |
| 2017 | #9943 | ↑916 |
| 2018 | #8146 | ↑1797 |
| 2019 | #12448 | ↓4302 |
| 2020 | #8406 | ↑4042 |
| 2021 | #12206 | ↓3800 |
| 2022 | #12243 | ↓37 |
| 2023 | #13462 | ↓1219 |
| 2025 | #11932 | ↑1530 |
Frequently asked questions about Akela
Is Akela a popular name?
Yes — Akela currently ranks #11932 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Akela more common for boys or girls?
Akela is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Akela most popular?
Akela peaked in 1996 in United States, with 27 recorded births that year.
Is Akela rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Akela’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #9067 in 1975 to #11932 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Akela?
At least 666 babies have been recorded with the name Akela across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Akela popular in more than one country?
Yes — Akela appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Akela?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Akela include Akayla, Akirah.
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