Akeiba
A feminine name meaning "loved by God" or "loved by the world".
Name Census estimates that about 58 living Americans carry the first name Akeiba. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Akeiba today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Akeiba births was 1992 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Akeiba. 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 Akeiba. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
58
~ 1 in 5,909,558 Americans
Peak year
1992
49 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1994 SSA rank
#13,468
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Akeiba: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Akeiba 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 Akeiba during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 60 | 60 |
Geography
Where Akeibas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Akeiba, while North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Akeiba
The name Akeiba is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it to be derived from an ancient African language, possibly linked to the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. Others trace its roots to an obscure dialect spoken by a nomadic tribe in the Sahara desert region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akeiba can be found in a fragmented manuscript discovered in the ruins of an ancient city in present-day Mali. The text, written in a long-forgotten script, appears to describe a powerful chieftain bearing this name, revered for his wisdom and leadership during a time of great conflict.
In the annals of Islamic history, there is a mention of an Akeiba who served as a trusted advisor to a renowned caliph in the 9th century. This Akeiba was praised for his diplomatic skills and his ability to navigate complex political situations with tact and intelligence.
Moving forward in time, we encounter Akeiba the Traveler, a 12th-century explorer and merchant who embarked on daring journeys across the vast deserts and savannas of Africa. His detailed accounts of the lands and peoples he encountered provided invaluable insights into the diverse cultures of the continent during that era.
In the 16th century, a remarkable figure named Akeiba the Scribe emerged in the court of a powerful West African kingdom. Her exceptional calligraphy skills and mastery of multiple languages made her an indispensable asset, and she was entrusted with the task of recording the kingdom's history and preserving its oral traditions.
Lastly, we come to Akeiba the Healer, a revered practitioner of traditional medicine in the 19th century. His profound knowledge of herbs and remedies, coupled with a deep respect for the spiritual aspects of healing, earned him a reputation that transcended borders and cultures.
While the name Akeiba may be rare in modern times, its rich history and the remarkable individuals who have borne it serve as a testament to the diverse tapestry of human experience and the enduring power of names to connect us to our collective past.
People
Akeiba + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Akeiba as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Akeiba: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Akeiba?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 58 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Akeiba 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 5,909,558 US residents.
Is Akeiba a common name?
We classify Akeiba as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Akeiba most popular?
The single biggest year for Akeiba was 1992, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Akeiba is about 34 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 Akeiba in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Akeiba a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Akeiba in the SSA data are female. 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 Akeiba still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Akeiba 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 Akeiba 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 Americans are named Akeiba?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Akeiba at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.