Akoni
A masculine Hawaiian name meaning "ocean dweller" or "ocean person".
Name Census estimates that about 211 living Americans carry the first name Akoni. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Akoni today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Akoni births was 2019 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Akoni. 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.
People living today
211
~ 1 in 1,624,428 Americans
Peak year
2019
17 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,242
Tracked since 1987
Census
Akoni in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 194 people with the first name Akoni, which placed it at #39,126 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#39,126
National first-name rank
People counted
194
194 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Two or more races
30.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Akoni
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Akoni is Two or More Races at 30.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (25.8%) and Hispanic (24.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Akoni described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Akoni at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Two or more races30.4% · 59
- Asian and Pacific Islander25.8% · 50
- Hispanic or Latino24.7% · 48
- Black or African American12.4% · 24
- White5.7% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 2
Popularity
Akoni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Akoni from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 102 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Akoni remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Akoni 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 Akoni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Akonis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Akoni
The name Akoni originates from the Hawaiian language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the early Polynesian settlers of the Hawaiian Islands. The name is derived from the Hawaiian word "akoni," which means "messenger" or "herald." It is believed to have been a common name among the ancient Hawaiians, reflecting the importance of communication and conveying messages in their society.
In Hawaiian mythology, Akoni was the name of a demigod who was revered for his wisdom and ability to bridge the realms of the divine and the mortal. He was often depicted as a messenger between the gods and humans, delivering important messages and guidance. This association with the divine realm likely contributed to the name's significance and popularity among the Hawaiian people.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Akoni can be found in the Hawaiian oral traditions and chants, many of which were passed down through generations. These ancient stories and songs often featured characters with the name Akoni, highlighting their role as messengers or storytellers within the Hawaiian culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Akoni. One such figure was Akoni Akana (1824-1891), a renowned Hawaiian scholar and teacher who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting the Hawaiian language and culture during the 19th century. His contributions to the education system and the preservation of Hawaiian traditions have left a lasting impact.
Another prominent figure was Akoni Kealoha (1870-1942), a respected Hawaiian musician and composer. He is credited with composing numerous traditional Hawaiian songs and mele (chants), many of which have become part of the cultural fabric of Hawaii. His music helped to keep the Hawaiian musical traditions alive and inspired generations of artists.
In the realm of sports, Akoni Kona (1949-2018) was a professional wrestler from Hawaii who achieved success in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) during the 1970s and 1980s. He was known for his distinctive Hawaiian-inspired wrestling style and helped to introduce elements of Hawaiian culture to a global audience.
Akoni Kalani (1938-2010) was a Hawaiian artist and sculptor whose work celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii. His sculptures, often depicting Hawaiian deities and symbols, can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout the islands, serving as a testament to the enduring artistic traditions of the Hawaiian people.
Akoni Makia (1928-2001) was a revered Hawaiian kahuna (spiritual leader) and practitioner of traditional Hawaiian healing arts. He dedicated his life to preserving and sharing the ancient wisdom and healing practices of his ancestors, earning him widespread respect within the Hawaiian community.
People
Akoni + last name combinations
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Akoni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Akoni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 211 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Akoni 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 1,624,428 US residents.
Is Akoni a common name?
We classify Akoni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 213 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Akoni most popular?
The single biggest year for Akoni was 2019, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Akoni is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Akoni in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 194 people with the name Akoni, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,126 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Akoni in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Akoni?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Akoni leans strongly male. 182 people counted with this name were male (93.8%), compared with 12 female bearers (6.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Akoni?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Akoni is Two or More Races at 30.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (25.8%) and Hispanic (24.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Akoni most often in the Census?
Two or More Races is the largest reported group for people named Akoni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 30.4% (59 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Akoni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Akoni a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Akoni 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 Akoni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Akoni 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 Akoni 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.
How many people share the name Akoni?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.