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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Autumn, bright, or sparkle
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AH-kee
Aki is a Japanese name for boys, pronounced AH-kee, and it's tied to the words autumn, bright, and sparkle. It's short and easy to say, with a clean, modern, worldly feel.
Meaning & Origin of Aki
Meaning: Autumn, bright, or sparkle.
Origin: Japanese.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Aki
AH-keeIPA /ˈɑːki/
Popularity of Aki
Aki ranked #5885 in the U.S. in 2024, with 15 babies given the name. Its highest ranking in the Social Security data, which runs from 1971 to 2024, was #3841 in 1974, when 8 babies were named Aki.
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FAQ
What does the name Aki mean?
Autumn, bright, or sparkle. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Aki?
Aki is pronounced AH-kee (IPA: /ˈɑːki/).
Is Aki a popular name right now?
Aki peaked at #3841 in 1974 and is ranked #5885 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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