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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Alone
- Origin
- Hindi/Urdu
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- ah-KEH-lah
Akela is a Hindi/Urdu word meaning "alone," and it's pronounced ah-KEH-lah. You may have seen it described as Hawaiian for "noble" or "graceful," but there's no support for a Hawaiian root. The name comes from the Hindi/Urdu word, and Kipling used it for his solitary wolf-pack leader.
Meaning & Origin of Akela
Meaning: Alone.
Origin: Hindi/Urdu.
A common claim: Akela is often said to be Hawaiian for 'noble' or 'graceful.' Actually: There's no support for a Hawaiian root — the name comes from the Hindi/Urdu word for 'alone,' used by Kipling for his solitary wolf-pack leader.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Akela
ah-KEH-lahIPA /əˈkɛlə/
Popularity of Akela
Akela peaked at #3944 in 1996, when 27 babies received the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #9899 with just 7 babies, so it's a rare pick that's unlikely to show up in your child's classroom.
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FAQ
What does the name Akela mean?
Alone. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Akela?
Akela is pronounced ah-KEH-lah (IPA: /əˈkɛlə/).
Is Akela a popular name right now?
Akela peaked at #3944 in 1996 and is ranked #9899 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)
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