Akela
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Hawaiian Form Of Adele, "Noble."
- Origin
- Hawaiian
Akela Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 613 baby girls have been named Akela. The name peaked in 1996 with 27 US births that year (rank #3944).
Top States for Akela
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Akela births are: California (17), Illinois (5).
Other Hawaiian-Origin Names Like Akela
If you like Akela's Hawaiian origin, consider these related names: Ailani, Alamea, Alana, Alaula, Aleka. Browse all Hawaiian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Akela's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.
Quick Facts About Akela
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Compare Akela to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Akela against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).