Akiva
ah-KEE-va
Hebrew
"to protect, shelter"
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Updated Wed Feb 04 2026
The name Akiva peaked for boys at #1263 in 2020. The name is most popular in AKIVA, AKIVA, and AKIVA. Akiva is occasionally used for girls in 2023.
Popularity of the name Akiva
- 518Unique2024
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Famous People Named Akiva
- Akiva ben Yoseffirst,century CE Jewish scholar and sage
- Akiva (b. 2008)son of American actress Anne Dudek
- Akiva "Kiv" SchafferAmerican actor, screenwriter, and director
- Akiva Goldsmanfilm producer
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