Name meaning & stats
Akbar
Akbar. 597 US babies since 1940, peak 1975. Notable Akbars are 2.0× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1975
597 US babies were named Akbar between 1940 and 2025.
Akbar around the world
- England & Wales: 228 babies since 1996, peak 1996, No. 2,659 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Akbars end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 2.0× | Medium · 14 people |
| Politician | 1.2× | Medium · 13 people |
| Footballer | 1.1× | Medium · 11 people |
| Film director | 1.7× | Low · 6 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Akbars show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1975)