Total births
2,794
Boys' name · since 1961
Akiva
Akiva has 2,794 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2020 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1498
- among boys today
- 2,794
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
2,794 babies have been named Akiva since 1961, making it today's #1498 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Akiva recorded 2,794 times among boys since 1961, holding rank #1498 nationally today, ahead of 90% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #1498 among boys today
- 2,794 born since 1961
- 2010s peak decade
- 90% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Akiva is currently the #1498 boys' name in America, more common than 90% of boys - 2,794 born since 1961, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1498
- among boys today
- 2,794
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Akiva vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1498
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 90% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Akiva was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
145 babies were named Akiva in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Akiva compares
2,794 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Akiva's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Akiva | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,794 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 145 | 23 | 22,252 |
Akiva's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Akiva splits its recorded history at 1997: 82% of all births land in the more recent half, 18% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2020 peak of 145 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Akiva at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#1,498
Active since
1961
Akiva popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 145
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Akiva popularity over time - girls
138 total births recorded since 1973 (Akiva as girls' name)
Akiva by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Akiva's strongest decade.
835 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Akiva births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 125
1970s
125 births
- 1980s 177
1980s
177 births
- 1990s 329
1990s
329 births
- 2000s
2000s
583 births
- 2010s
2010s
835 births
- 2020s
2020s
734 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 835 births (30% of all-time use).
How Akiva compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Akiva's total volume
Akiva vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Akiva by state
Where Akiva concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,202 | 43.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 487 | 17.4% |
| #3 | California | | 121 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Maryland | | 112 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Florida | | 29 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 12 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.2% |
New York share of Akiva's total US births 43.0%
Even split
1,202 of 2,794 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Akiva? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 2,794 babies named Akiva. Today it holds rank #1498 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 145 births.
When was Akiva most popular? ▼
Akiva was most popular in the 2010s decade with 835 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Akiva most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Akiva are New York (1,202 births), New Jersey (487 births), California (121 births).
How long has the name Akiva been used? ▼
Akiva has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 65 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Akiva? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Akil, Akira, Akim, Akio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Akiva's data
- Akiva's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (835 total births) through the 2020s (734) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Akivas (1,202 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Akiva
Nearby Names Like Akiva
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Akiva
Akil Boy
#3241 2,147 births
Akira Boy
#2508 2,020 births
Akim Boy
#5290 813 births
Akio Boy
#4093 587 births
Akili Boy
#10120 461 births
Compare Akiva side by side: Akiva vs Akil Akiva vs Akira Akiva vs Akim
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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, 1961–2025 (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. "Akiva: #1498 Boys' Name - 2,794 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/akiva. 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 Akiva 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.