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Aker

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-ker /ˈeɪ.kər/High

Meaning: Variously from the English surname Aker, 'a field; an acre/cultivated land', and the Turkish Aker, 'a white/moon-faced man'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A field; an acre: Aker is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Turkish
MeaningVariously from the English surname Aker, 'a field; an acre/cultivated land', and the Turkish Aker, 'a white/moon-faced man'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8307 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320152024

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

Aker comes variously from the English surname Aker, 'a field; an acre/cultivated land', and the Turkish Aker, 'a white/moon-faced man' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AY-ker').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-field at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aker is variously the English surname 'a field; an acre' and the Turkish Aker, 'a white/moon-faced man' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AY-ker').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Aker — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aker mean?

Aker is variously an English surname 'a field; an acre' and a Turkish name 'a moon-faced man'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aker?

It's said AY-ker /ˈeɪ.kər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aker a boy or girl name?

Aker is a boy's name.

How popular is Aker?

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

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