What origin is the name Akif?

Akif comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Akif a popular name?

Akif is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Akif does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Akif?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Akif — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Akif

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Akif

Akif

Boy

african

2 syllables

Akif is an african boy's name meaning "This beautiful name means devoted and dedicated, symbolizing a person who is attached and intent on their passions.".

The meaning of Akif is "This beautiful name means devoted and dedicated, symbolizing a person who is attached and intent on their passions." — a boy name of african origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This beautiful name means devoted and dedicated, symbolizing a person who is attached and intent on their passions.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Akif

Very rare in US records

What does Akif mean?

Akif is a boy name of african origin meaning "This beautiful name means devoted and dedicated, symbolizing a person who is attached and intent on their passions.".

Is Akif a rare name?

Yes. Akif does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Akif

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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