Akai
Akai is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Red.
Origin and history
Akai is a given name of Japanese origin, where it is associated with the word for the color red. It has also emerged in contemporary U.S. usage as a short, energetic name choice. Its usage in the United States has risen notably in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,010 babies in the United States have been named Akai since 1880. It ranks #3673 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1447.
States where it is most popular
- FL (28.2 %)
- CA (14.6 %)
- NY (14.6 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 132 |
| 2010-2019 | 359 |
| 2020-2029 | 489 |
Fun facts
- In Japanese, 'akai' (赤い) is an adjective that translates directly to the color red.
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for boys named Akai since 1880 have occurred since 2020.