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Akina

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Pronounced ah-KEE-nah /ɑˈki.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese Akina, variously 'bright; clear' or 'spring flower/vegetable' depending on the characters used; also used in African families; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bright; spring flower: Akina is a Japanese name. Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-KEE-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese Akina, variously 'bright; clear' or 'spring flower/vegetable' depending on the characters used; also used in African families; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9476 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 531

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119752025

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

Akina comes from the Japanese Akina, variously 'bright; clear' or 'spring flower/vegetable' depending on the characters used (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'ah-KEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, bright at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Akina is variously 'bright; clear' or 'spring flower' in Japanese (depending on the characters) — also used in African families — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'ah-KEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Akina — Japanese; routes layered

Variations

AkiinaAkena

Nicknames

Aki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akina mean?

Akina is Japanese, variously 'bright; clear' or 'spring flower', depending on the characters. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Akina?

It's said ah-KEE-nah /ɑˈki.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Akina a boy or girl name?

Akina is a girl's name.

How popular is Akina?

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

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