Akaree
A feminine name potentially of Thai or Indian origin meaning "gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Akaree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Akaree today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Akaree births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Akaree. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Akaree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,299
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Akaree: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Akaree by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Akaree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Akaree
The given name Akaree is believed to have its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Sanskrit language. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "akara," which means "mine" or "source." It is thought to have been used as a name for children born into families involved in mining or mineral extraction.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas, there are references to characters with names similar to Akaree, though the exact spelling may vary. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with deities or figures related to the earth's bounty and natural resources.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akaree can be found in historical records from the Gupta Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day India and Pakistan between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE. During this period, the name was more commonly used among the wealthy and influential families involved in trade and mining.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Akaree. One such figure was Akaree Vardhan (c. 650 CE - 720 CE), a celebrated scholar and philosopher from the Indian state of Gujarat. His writings on metaphysics and the nature of reality were widely studied and influenced generations of thinkers.
Another prominent Akaree was Akaree Singh (1765 - 1839), a military leader and commander in the army of Ranjit Singh, the powerful ruler of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. Akaree Singh is renowned for his bravery and strategic skills in several battles against Afghan and British forces.
In the realm of arts and literature, Akaree Chaudhuri (1901 - 1972) was a renowned Bengali poet and novelist. Her lyrical works exploring themes of love, nature, and spirituality earned her widespread acclaim and several prestigious literary awards during her lifetime.
Akaree Devi (1935 - 2018) was a celebrated classical Indian dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in preserving and popularizing the Odissi dance form, and her performances were widely appreciated both in India and abroad.
Akaree Mukherjee (born 1958) is a contemporary Indian writer and translator who has received numerous accolades for her work. Her translations of Bengali literature into English have played a significant role in introducing these works to a global audience.
People
Akaree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Akaree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Akaree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Akaree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Akaree going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Akaree a common name?
We classify Akaree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Akaree most popular?
The single biggest year for Akaree was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Akaree is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Akaree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Akaree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Akaree in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Akaree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Akaree in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Akaree can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Akaree?
You can see how many Americans are named Akaree on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.