FIRST NAME
Akela
Akela is the 12,517th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 513 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 39 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #12,517 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
513
living · #12,517
BABIES NAMED AKELA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1975–2025
20257
As a female name, Akela peaked in 1996, when 27 babies were named Akela (the #3945 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #27,737 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
39
living · #27,737
BABIES NAMED AKELA BY BIRTH YEAR · 2016–2024
20247
As a male name, Akela peaked in 2020, when 8 babies were named Akela (the #8767 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)