Akara

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Pronounced ah-KAH-rah /ɑːˈkɑːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit akara, 'the letter A; form; shape; source' — the sacred first sound; the same spelling also names a West African bean fritter. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A rootful name: Akara is Sanskrit for 'the letter A; form; source' (said 'ah-KAH-rah'). Elemental and rare.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit akara, 'the letter A; form; shape; source' — the sacred first sound; the same spelling also names a West African bean fritter. Noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#15324 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Akara is Sanskrit for 'the letter A; form; source,' the first sound; the same word names a West African dish. Its routes are layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-KAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, elemental, and layered.

Did you know? Akara is Sanskrit for 'the letter A; form; source' — the sacred first sound; it also names a West African fritter, so its uses are layered, which we note (said 'ah-KAH-rah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Akara — Sanskrit akara; 'letter A; form; source'; also W. African dish

Variations

AakaraAkaaraAkarah

Nicknames

AkiKara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akara mean?

Akara is Sanskrit for 'the letter A; form; source'; it also names a West African fritter. Routes layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Akara?

It's said ah-KAH-rah /ɑːˈkɑːr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Akara a boy or girl name?

Akara is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Akara?

Akara is a rare name in the U.S.