Akeno

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Pronounced ah-KEH-noh /ɑˈkɛ.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese, variously 'a bright/dawn field' (ake, 'dawn/bright', + no, 'field'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A bright field; dawn field: Akeno is Japanese. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-KEH-noh').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom the Japanese, variously 'a bright/dawn field' (ake, 'dawn/bright', + no, 'field'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#7210 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 31

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

Akeno comes from the Japanese, variously 'a bright/dawn field' (ake, 'dawn/bright', + no, 'field'; routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-KEH-noh').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, a-bright-field at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Akeno is Japanese, variously 'a bright/dawn field' (ake + no) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ah-KEH-noh').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Akeno — Japanese; routes uncertain

Variations

AkinoAkenno

Nicknames

Ake

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akeno mean?

Akeno is Japanese, variously 'a bright/dawn field' (ake + no); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Akeno?

It's said ah-KEH-noh /k.no/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Akeno a boy or girl name?

Akeno is a boy's name.

How popular is Akeno?

Akeno is a very rare name in the U.S.