Devoted, focused, or diligent
Derived from the Arabic root 'akafa', meaning to remain or stay. It carries the connotation of someone who is dedicated to a task or devoted in worship, often associated with the spiritual practice of I'tikaf.
Less common today
Akif isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,359 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
German-Turkish novelist known for the Felidae series
Turkish poet and author of the Turkish National Anthem
Turkish politician and former Minister of Youth and Sports
