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Akin
♂ Boy
Pronounced ah-KEEN /ɑˈkin/Medium
Meaning: From the Yoruba akin, 'a hero; a brave/valiant one; a warrior'Low
In 30 seconds: A hero; a brave one: Akin is Yoruba. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ah-KEEN').
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Origin LowYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba akin, 'a hero; a brave/valiant one; a warrior'
U.S. rank (2025)#6820 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 364
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
Akin comes from the Yoruba akin, 'a hero; a brave/valiant one; a warrior'. A crisp, classic name (said 'ah-KEEN').
In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, a-hero at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Akin means 'a hero; a brave/valiant one; a warrior' in Yoruba — a crisp, classic name (said 'ah-KEEN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Akin — Yoruba etymology
Variations
AkinsAkintola
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Akin mean?
Akin is Yoruba for 'a hero; a brave/valiant one; a warrior'.
How do you pronounce Akin?
It's said ah-KEEN /ɑˈkin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Akin a boy or girl name?
Akin is a boy's name.
How popular is Akin?
Akin is a very rare name in the U.S.