Name meaning & stats
Akif
Akif. 152 US babies since 1940, peak 2015. Notable Akifs are 1.4× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2015
152 US babies were named Akif between 1940 and 2025.
Akif around the world
- France: 315 babies since 1900, peak 2014, No. 2,933 in 2025
- England & Wales: 169 babies since 1996, peak 2017, No. 3,240 in 2025
- Belgium: 51 babies since 1995, peak 2014
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Akifs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.3× | Low · 6 people |
| Journalist | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Footballer | 0.8× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are journalists, Akifs show up 1.4× 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 2015)