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The baby name Aki is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AH-kee (Japanese: /a.ki/; Finnish: /ˈɑki/).

Aki is Finnish, Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Finnish, Japanese
Pronunciation: AH-kee (Japanese: /a.ki/; Finnish: /ˈɑki/)

What is the meaning of the name Aki ?

The baby name Aki is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AH-kee (Japanese: /a.ki/; Finnish: /ˈɑki/).

Aki is Finnish, Japanese in Origin.

Aki is a multicultural given name in Japanese and Finnic traditions. In Japanese, Aki (あき) is unisex; its meaning depends on the chosen kanji, most often “autumn” (秋), “bright/clear” (明), or “crystal” (晶). In compounds such as 亜希 it can suggest “hope.” It also serves as a familiar short form for longer Aki‑ names.

In Finland and Estonia, Aki is a masculine name in use since the 20th century, a short form of Joakim/Joachim, ultimately from Hebrew Yehoyaqim meaning “Yahweh establishes.” Notable variants and related forms include Japanese Akiko (feminine) and Akihiko or Akihiro (masculine), along with the Finnic Joakim/Joachim. Internationally, Aki also appears as a nickname for given names beginning with Aki‑ or Ak‑.

Aki has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Aki

Aki Kaurismäki Actor · Born 1957 · Finland Aki Kaurismäki is a Finnish filmmaker best known for acclaimed films like The Man Without a Past, Le Havre, and Fallen Leaves. He was born on 4 April 1957 and is also known for works such as Leningrad Cowboys Go America, Drifting Clouds, and The Other Side of Hope. Aki Toyosaki Actor · Born 1986 · Japan Aki Toyosaki is a Japanese actress and singer best known for her voice acting work in anime. She first gained major attention in 2007 with roles like Amuro Ninagawa in Kenkō Zenrakei Suieibu Umishō and Su in Shugo Chara!. Aki Hoshino Actor · Born 1977 · Japan Aki Hoshino is best known as a Japanese bikini idol who became popular through appearances in men's magazines like Sabra and on television shows. She is known for her gravure modeling work and media appearances in Japan.
Aki Maeda Actor · Born 1985 · Japan Aki Maeda is a Japanese actress and singer best known for playing Noriko Nakagawa in Battle Royale and Battle Royale II: Requiem. Born on July 11, 1985, she is also the younger sister of actress Ai Maeda.

Aki – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
JP 0 #35 44 4,057
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
AZ 0 #43 1 706
GE 0 #44 1 997
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
JP Girls 0 #55 314 6,592
Finland Boys 0 #59 2,070 2,041
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
Finland Boys 2026 #82 7,880 3,552
RS 0 #84 1 923
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #96 8 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
Finland 0 #123 311 830
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
BN Boys 0 #132 8 6,332
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
RS Girls 0 #136 2 1,651
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
RS Boys 0 #142 13 2,277
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
Sweden Girls 2020 #179 2 1,663
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
JP Boys 0 #201 99 7,909
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
SI Boys 0 #208 4 3,402
BG Boys 0 #212 9 3,850
BD 0 #213 15 5,992
MO Boys 0 #214 10 5,842
MO Girls 0 #217 35 7,056
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
TW Boys 0 #226 16 7,111
IR 0 #228 4 4,221
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
HR Boys 0 #252 8 3,997
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Girls 0 #255 22 8,139
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
KZ Boys 0 #280 10 6,578
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
MY 0 #299 32 12,352
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
MU Boys 0 #303 55 8,477
Canada Boys 2022 #306 5 2,557
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
HK 0 #307 42 8,483
KZ Girls 0 #308 13 5,862
CN Girls 0 #315 35 8,829
JO Girls 0 #315 11 7,570
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
BD Girls 0 #344 43 8,413
PH Girls 0 #346 45 13,098
CZ Girls 0 #347 5 5,378
PH Boys 0 #348 36 11,440
GH Boys 0 #355 7 8,138
SD Girls 0 #355 4 7,678
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
OM Girls 0 #379 18 15,987
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
Austria Boys 0 #423 20 2,180
HK Girls 0 #427 192 16,104
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
HK Boys 0 #472 56 12,905
RU Girls 0 #472 27 11,913
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
RU Boys 0 #478 28 12,621
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
IR Girls 0 #492 39 8,334
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
KW Girls 0 #499 17 19,177
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
IR Boys 0 #511 42 10,162
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
PS Boys 0 #522 27 10,655
AE Girls 0 #530 24 20,968
SG Girls 0 #538 49 18,916
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
BH 0 #542 12 17,937
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
BD Boys 0 #565 12 10,045
IL Boys 0 #566 42 10,983
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
IN Girls 0 #618 14 13,121
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
CL Boys 0 #652 14 13,390
SG Boys 0 #653 45 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #654 14 13,071
QA Boys 0 #689 19 18,093
MY Boys 0 #726 413 25,439
KW Boys 0 #753 17 18,755
NG Girls 0 #765 22 15,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #794 45 4,949
TN 0 #804 26 13,765
Germany Boys 0 #828 125 5,697
CL Girls 0 #836 16 14,098
OM Boys 0 #853 29 17,948
SA Girls 0 #856 80 25,931
EG Boys 0 #874 13 15,035
United States Boys 2024 #878 15 7,044
United States Girls 2022 #898 6 8,739
NG Boys 0 #901 51 16,906
NL Boys 0 #909 43 5,873
Spain Boys 0 #912 19 5,610
MY Girls 0 #913 82 24,821
PE Boys 0 #919 8 14,506
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
IN Boys 0 #934 68 16,750
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
DZ 0 #962 215 20,130
Spain Girls 0 #963 21 5,561
MX Boys 0 #973 10 16,355
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,042 51 22,615
MA 0 #1,048 81 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,134 45 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,147 6 16,140
TR 0 #1,160 52 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,165 19 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,374 98 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,387 60 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,419 196 28,008

Aki is popular in 80 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Switzerland
Sweden
AE
AL

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People also ask about Aki

Aki is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Aki is a 2 syllable name, pronounced AH-kee (Japanese: /a.ki/; Finnish: /ˈɑki/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Akiko, Akio, Akira, Akiyo, Akihiro and Akihiko.
Across languages, Aki has these equivalents: Autumn (English, similar meaning), Akira (Japanese, similar/unisex usage), Åke (Scandinavian, similar short male name).
Yes, very popular — Aki ranked #82 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Aki ranks highest in Finland (#82 in 2026).
Yes — 4 notable people named Aki are in our database, including Aki Kaurismäki (Actor), Aki Toyosaki (Actor), Aki Hoshino (Actor).