Akita
girl nameAkita entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #4459 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#4459
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6182 |
| 1980s | #6330 |
| 1990s | #12195 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Akita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Akita alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Akita in 2025?
- Akita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Akita most popular?
- Akita peaked in 1978, reaching #4459 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Akita with classmates?
- Akita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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