Akio

At a Glance: Name: Akio – Meaning: commonly glossed as 'bright man', though the precise meaning depends on the kanji used – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AH-kee-oh

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Akio is a Japanese boy's name, pronounced AH-kee-oh. It's commonly glossed as 'bright man,' though the precise meaning depends on which kanji are used to write it. It carries a global, clean, modern feel for parents drawn to names with roots outside the most familiar naming traditions.

Meaning & Origin of Akio

Meaning: Commonly glossed as 'bright man', though the precise meaning depends on the kanji used.

Origin: Japanese.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Akio

Phonetic: AH-kee-oh   IPA: /ˈɑːkioʊ/

Popularity of Akio

SSA records for Akio run from 1919 to 2024. The name hit its peak in 1927, ranked #1799 with 19 babies given the name, and by 2024 sat at #4060 with 26 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1919–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Akio mean?

Commonly glossed as ‘bright man’, though the precise meaning depends on the kanji used. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Akio)

How do you pronounce Akio?

Akio is pronounced AH-kee-oh (IPA: /ˈɑːkioʊ/).

Is Akio a popular name right now?

Akio peaked at #1799 in 1927 and is ranked #4060 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1919–2024.)

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