Akim
Akim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Established by God or God will judge.
Origin and history
Akim is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, often serving as a Slavic diminutive or variant of Jehoiachin. It carries a traditional scriptural lineage while remaining quite uncommon in the United States. Today, it offers parents a unique alternative to names like Joaquin or Joachim.
Popularity in the United States
813 babies in the United States have been named Akim since 1880. It ranks #3863 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1774.
States where it is most popular
- NY (69.4 %)
- FL (16.9 %)
- CA (13.7 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 121 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 127 |
| 2010-2019 | 186 |
| 2020-2029 | 153 |
Famous people named Akim
- Akim Tamiroff: Actor
- Akim Aliu: Ice hockey player, Activist
Fun facts
- Akim developed in Russian as a shortened form of Yakim, which itself comes from the biblical Joachim or Jehoiachin.
- With fewer than 1,000 total recorded U.S. births since 1880, Akim remains a distinctive and rare choice.