Akiva name meaning

Gender: Boy

Origin: Hebrew

Usage: Hebrew

Pronunciation: a-ki-va

Meaning: Supplanter, Held by the Heel, One who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect, Holder of the Heel and To Supplant

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What does Akiva mean?

Akiva is equivalent of Jacob in Hebrew language. Also Akiva is equivalent of Yakov in Hebrew language.

How do I pronounce Akiva?

The three syllabled name Akiva is commonly pronounced as a-ki-va.

Variants of Akiva

Akavya, Jacob, Yakov, Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Cobb, Jascha, Aaronjacob, Jacobalexander, Kobi, Jacobus, Jacomus, James, Aharon, Aaron, Kobei, Kobe

How popular is the name Akiva?

Akiva is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1961 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1973, it ranked 1584th when 96 boy were named Akiva.

Over 2089 people have been named Akiva in United States. Akiva is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 22 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

There are over 166 babies that have been given the name Akiva in England and Wales. In France, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2003.

Also, Akiva is a familiar name in Israel.

As per our findings, over 2000 babies have been bestowed Akiva around the globe.

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What numerology tells about Akiva?

You want to invent something or accomplish something no one has ever done before. You secretly believe that you are a genius. You are a self-motivated, ambitious, and intuitive person who rarely hears what others have to say when it comes to business. You are not like other people. You can't get used to a boring life and monotony. The letter A as your capstone reveals how you look at life and people in general.

If you like Akiva, you would love these names

•  Shifra - Rarefied Shifra is used largely in Hebrew, Shifra means "Ever More Beautiful". Its origin is in Hebrew is bestowed upon baby girls
•  Jesus - Unfading and Prominent Jesus is used principally in English, Portuguese and Spanish, Jesus means "Yahweh is Salvation or God Helps" is a unisex name has its origin in Hebrew. In 2018, preeminent Jesus was the 148th most popular name in baby boy names list in United States
•  Janisse - The queer girl name Janisse means "God is Merciful" is of Hebrew origin
•  Kahli - Used predominantly in English unexpected, Kahli has its origin in Hebrew and a gender insensitive name, Kahli means "Most Beautiful or Modern Variant of Callie"
•  Giuditta - Meaning of Giuditta is Woman from Jehud is used in Italian given to girls is rooted from Hebrew

•  Hansel
•  Shiloe
•  Buffi
•  Lehi
•  Anaee

•  Jeremija
•  Jennesa
•  Ivanho
•  Shaliece
•  Abileane

Middle names for Akiva

Some great options for in vogue and fresh middle names to go with Akiva.

• Braylin
• Jaymie
• Laramie
• Jett
• Joziah
• Guthrie
• Scottie
• Chandra

• Kaylan
• Rhett
• Wesley
• Frances
• Meghan
• Maurice
• Keily
• Verne

View more middle names that goes with Akiva.

Sibling Names for Akiva

Looking for sibling names that complement the baby name "Akiva"? Whether you're a parent-to-be searching for the perfect name for your second, third, or fourth child, or simply brainstorming options for future children, we've curated a list of 20 sibling names that pair well with Akiva. From classic choices to more modern monikers, there's something for every family on this list.

Names for Akiva's sister

• Hosea
• Balthasar
• Danko
• Davey
• Benoni
• Benjen
• Abriel
• Atira
• Josua
• Eilon
• Jozua
• Emmanual

Brother for Akiva

• Gayel
• Eliya
• Jezabella
• Judie
• Janey
• Dalenna
• Eleora
• Alitza
• Jamea
• Athalia
• Ephrata
• Jannine
• Gaila
• Annika
• Jenine

Famous people named Akiva

• Akiva Librecht, founding member of Petah Tikva, Israel
• Akiva Tatz, prominent South African Orthodox rabbi
• Akiva Goldsman, American film and television writer, director
• Akiva Eger, outstanding Talmudic scholar
• Akiva Schaffer, s Lorne Michaels
• Akiva Tevet directed the movie Atalia

Lists having Akiva

• Boys names beginning with A
• Girls names beginning with A
• American Baby Names
• English Baby Names
• Hebrew Baby Names
• Baby Names that mean Supplanter
• Baby Names that mean Heel
• Baby Names that mean One
• Baby Names that mean Supplants
• Baby Names that mean Yahweh
• Baby Names that mean Protect
• Baby Names that mean Supplant

Sources

1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004