Akoni

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-KOH-nee /ɑˈkoʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: The Hawaiian form of Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius (of uncertain meaning, long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy')Low

In 30 seconds: Priceless; praiseworthy: Akoni is the Hawaiian Anthony. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-KOH-nee').

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Origin LowLatin, Hawaiian

MeaningThe Hawaiian form of Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius (of uncertain meaning, long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy')

U.S. rank (2025)#6821 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 225

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

Akoni is the Hawaiian form of Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius (of uncertain meaning, long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy'; routes noted). A lyrical, classic Hawaiian name (said 'ah-KOH-nee'; nickname Koni).

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, priceless-and-praiseworthy at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy' — Akoni is the Hawaiian form, lyrical and classic (said 'ah-KOH-nee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Anthony — Hawaiian form

Variations

AnthonyAntonioAkoni

Nicknames

Koni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akoni mean?

Akoni is the Hawaiian Anthony — from Antonius, long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy'; the older meaning is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Akoni?

It's said ah-KOH-nee /ɑˈkoʊ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Akoni a boy or girl name?

Akoni is a boy's name.

How popular is Akoni?

Akoni is a rare name in the U.S.