Total births
927
Girls' name · since 1944
Akemi
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 927 babies named Akemi, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4316
- among girls today
- 927
- born since 1944
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Akemi is the #4316 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 927 recorded since 1944.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Akemi has been recorded 927 times among girls since 1944, currently ranked #4316 nationally and more common than 76% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2025.
- #4316 among girls today
- 927 born since 1944
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Akemi is currently the #4316 girls' name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 927 born since 1944, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4316
- among girls today
- 927
- born since 1944
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Akemi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4316
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Akemi was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
49 babies were named Akemi in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Akemi compares
927 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Akemi's all-time total is 143% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Akemi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 927 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 48 | 19,840 |
Akemi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Akemi's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Akemi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#4,316
Active since
1944
Akemi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Akemi popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2006 (Akemi as boys' name)
Akemi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Akemi's strongest decade.
339 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Akemi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 70
1970s
70 births
- 1980s 70
1980s
70 births
- 1990s 86
1990s
86 births
- 2000s
2000s
189 births
- 2010s
2010s
339 births
- 2020s
2020s
151 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 339 births (37% of all-time use).
How Akemi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Akemi's total volume
Akemi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Akemi by state
Where Akemi concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 212 | 22.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 18 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 16 | 1.7% |
California share of Akemi's total US births 22.9%
Even split
212 of 927 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Akemi? ▼
Akemi has been given to 927 babies in the U.S. since 1944, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4316 as of the latest data. 49 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Akemi most popular? ▼
Akemi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 339 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Akemi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Akemi are California (212 births), New York (18 births), Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Akemi been used? ▼
Akemi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1944, spanning 82 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Akemi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Akeelah, Akela, Akeyla, Akeria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Akemi's data
- Akemi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (339 total births) through the 2020s (151) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Akemis (212 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Akemi
Nearby Names Like Akemi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Akemi
Akeelah Girl
#5887 1,533 births
Akela Girl
620 births
Akeyla Girl
344 births
Akeria Girl
305 births
Akeira Girl
262 births
Compare Akemi side by side: Akemi vs Akeelah Akemi vs Akela Akemi vs Akeyla
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Akemi
Holley #4315
4,486 births · Peak 1984
Nohemi #4317
2,174 births · Peak 1994
Ronni #4314
3,607 births · Peak 1949
Brandi #4318
101,906 births · Peak 1981
Alycia #4313
10,168 births · Peak 1990
Joslynn #4319
3,320 births · Peak 2011
Viana #4312
830 births · Peak 2021
Leigha #4320
6,594 births · Peak 2011
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1944–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Akemi: #4316 Girls' Name - 927 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/akemi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Akemi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.