Total births
667
Girls' name · since 1991
Akyra
Akyra has 667 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7765
- among girls today
- 667
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
667 babies have been named Akyra since 1991, making it today's #7765 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Akyra recorded 667 times among girls since 1991, holding rank #7765 nationally today, ahead of 56% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #7765 among girls today
- 667 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Akyra is currently the #7765 girls' name in America, more common than 56% of girls - 667 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7765
- among girls today
- 667
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Akyra vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7765
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 56% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Akyra was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
59 babies were named Akyra in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Akyra compares
667 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Akyra's all-time total is 75% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Akyra | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 667 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 48 | 19,840 |
Akyra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Akyra's full recorded timeline at 2009, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1994, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 59 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Akyra at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#7,765
Active since
1991
Akyra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Akyra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Akyra's strongest decade.
330 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Akyra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s
2000s
330 births
- 2010s
2010s
202 births
- 2020s 61
2020s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 330 births (49% of all-time use).
How Akyra 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 Akyra's total volume
Akyra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Akyra by state
Where Akyra concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.7% |
Illinois share of Akyra's total US births 1.6%
Even split
11 of 667 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Akyra? ▼
Akyra has been given to 667 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7765 as of the latest data. 59 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Akyra most popular? ▼
Akyra was most popular in the 2000s decade with 330 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Akyra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Akyra are Illinois (11 births), Georgia (7 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Akyra been used? ▼
Akyra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Akyra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Akyla, Akylah, Akya, Akyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Akyra's data
- Akyra's decade-level peak was the 2000s (330 total births); usage has since declined to 61 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Akyras (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Akyra
Nearby Names Like Akyra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Akyra
Akyla Girl
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Akylah Girl
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Akya Girl
#16187 127 births
Akyah Girl
107 births
Akyia Girl
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Compare Akyra side by side: Akyra vs Akyla Akyra vs Akylah Akyra vs Akya
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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, 1991–2025 (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. "Akyra: #7765 Girls' Name - 667 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/akyra. 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 Akyra 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.