What origin is the name Akis?

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

What are good sister names for Akis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Akis — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Both spellings are used. Akis means "Means "sharp" or "needle"; a Greek name derived from ancient terminology."; Acis is listed with the meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the lover of Galatea. He was a river god who was transformed from a shepherd after being crushed by a rock.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Akis

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Akis

Boy

Greek

2 syllables

Akis is a Greek boy's name meaning "Means "sharp" or "needle"; a Greek name derived from ancient terminology".

Akis is written Άκης and is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "Means "sharp" or "needle"; a Greek name derived from ancient terminology". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: Άκης
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 31 October 2026.

What does Akis mean?

Means "sharp" or "needle"; a Greek name derived from ancient terminology.

How popular is Akis?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as Άκης

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What does Akis mean?

Akis is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Means "sharp" or "needle"; a Greek name derived from ancient terminology.".

How popular is Akis?

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Sister names that go with Akis

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Akis.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Other spellings of Akis

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Acis — "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the lover of Galatea. He was a river god who was transformed from a shepherd after being crushed by a rock." (Greek)

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Akis at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 2
Starts with: A
Ends with: -is
Vowels: 2 of 4 letters

4-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Akis?

Akis means "Means "sharp" or "needle"; a Greek name derived from ancient terminology." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)