Sparkling, bright, or autumn
In Japanese, the meaning of Aki depends on the kanji used to write it. Common meanings include 'bright' or 'sparkling' (明), as well as 'autumn' (秋). It is a versatile name used for both boys and girls in Japan and is often found as a prefix in longer names.
About 17 boys were named Aki in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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