Akyra
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "not subdued" or "untamed".
Name Census estimates that about 649 living Americans carry the first name Akyra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Akyra today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Akyra births was 2007 (59 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Akyra. 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
649
~ 1 in 528,127 Americans
Peak year
2007
59 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,576
Tracked since 1991
Census
Akyra in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 516 people with the first name Akyra, which placed it at #20,138 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
#20,138
National first-name rank
People counted
516
516 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
59.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Akyra
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Akyra is Black at 59.3%. The next largest groups are White (15.7%) and Two or More Races (13.0%). 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 Akyra 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 Akyra at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American59.3% · 306
- White15.7% · 81
- Two or more races13.0% · 67
- Hispanic or Latino10.5% · 54
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 8
Popularity
Akyra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Akyra from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 330 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Akyra 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 Akyra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Akyras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Illinois, Georgia, California recorded the most babies named Akyra, while Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Akyra
The name Akyra is believed to have originated from the Greek language. It is a variation of the name Akyra, which means "without blemish" or "pure." The earliest known usage of this name dates back to ancient Greece, where it was commonly used as a feminine name.
In ancient Greek mythology, Akyra was the name of a minor goddess associated with purity and innocence. She was often depicted as a young maiden carrying a vessel filled with pristine water. This symbolized her connection to purity and her role in protecting the virtue of young women.
The name Akyra gained popularity during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. During this time, Greek culture and influence spread throughout the Mediterranean region and beyond. As a result, the name Akyra was adopted by various cultures and underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Akyra was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. She was known for her teachings on ethics and virtue, which aligned with the meaning of her name.
In the 2nd century CE, there was a notable Christian martyr named Akyra who was persecuted for her faith. Her unwavering devotion and purity of spirit were celebrated by early Christian communities, further solidifying the name's association with virtue and moral strength.
During the Byzantine era, the name Akyra gained popularity among the Greek nobility. One notable figure was Akyra Komnene, a princess born in the 11th century CE. She was renowned for her intelligence, beauty, and her patronage of the arts and sciences.
In the Renaissance period, the name Akyra was embraced by Italian nobility. Akyra Medici, born in the 15th century CE, was a member of the powerful Medici family and played a significant role in the cultural and political life of Florence.
Another notable figure with the name Akyra was a French writer and philosopher who lived in the 18th century CE. Her works explored themes of morality, virtue, and the pursuit of knowledge, reflecting the essence of her name.
Throughout history, the name Akyra has been associated with purity, innocence, and moral strength. Its Greek origins and connections to mythology, religion, and philosophy have contributed to its enduring appeal and the rich symbolism it carries.
People
Akyra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Akyra 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
Akyra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Akyra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 649 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Akyra 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 528,127 US residents.
Is Akyra a common name?
We classify Akyra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 658 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Akyra most popular?
The single biggest year for Akyra was 2007, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Akyra is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Akyra in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 516 people with the name Akyra, or 0.17 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #20,138 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 Akyra 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 Akyra?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Akyra leans strongly female. 517 people counted with this name were female (98.7%), compared with 7 male bearers (1.3%). 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 Akyra?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Akyra is Black at 59.3%. The next largest groups are White (15.7%) and Two or More Races (13.0%). 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 Akyra most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Akyra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.3% (306 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 Akyra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Akyra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Akyra 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 Akyra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Akyra 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 Akyra 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 have the name Akyra?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.