Akillian
A given name of unknown origin and meaning, potentially inspired by fictional media.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Akillian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Akillian today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Akillian births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Akillian. 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 Akillian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,913
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Akillian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Akillian from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Akillian 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 Akillian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Akillian
The name Akillian is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "akilleus," which means "to be without lips" or "speechless." This name is thought to be connected to the legendary Greek hero Achilles, whose name shares a similar root.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Akillian can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. In his writings, Herodotus makes reference to an individual named Akillian, though little is known about this person's life or significance.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Akillian. One of the earliest was Akillian of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. He was a student of Aristotle and is known for his contributions to the field of logic.
In the 2nd century CE, there was Akillian of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant advancements in the study of geometry and the calculation of the Earth's circumference.
During the Byzantine era, a prominent figure named Akillian served as a high-ranking military commander under the Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century CE. He played a crucial role in the Byzantine wars against the Sasanian Empire.
In the 12th century, Akillian of Antioch was a notable Christian scholar and theologian. He is best known for his writings on the interpretation of biblical texts and his work in promoting interfaith dialogue between Christians and Muslims.
Another historical figure of note was Akillian the Merciful, a 14th-century Russian prince who ruled over the principality of Tver. He was renowned for his compassion towards the poor and his efforts to promote peace and stability in his realm.
While the name Akillian has ancient roots and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, it is important to note that these accounts are based on historical records and may be subject to varying degrees of accuracy or interpretation.
People
Akillian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Akillian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Akillian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Akillian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Akillian 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Akillian a common name?
We classify Akillian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Akillian most popular?
The single biggest year for Akillian was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Akillian is about 7 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 Akillian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Akillian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Akillian 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 Akillian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Akillian 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 Akillian 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 Akillian?
See how many people share the name Akillian on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.