The nameAkim
Akim is a spelling of Hakim, a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "wise". In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Akim comes from the Arabic hakim, "wise, learned".
Origin
Arabic. Dropping the initial h gives a mostly French spelling.
History
Akim appeared in the late 1950s and peaked in the early 1970s.
Popularity of the name Akim
Akim in France
Akim was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,160 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Akim. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1975. Half of all babies named Akim in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 24 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akim mean?
Akim comes from the Arabic hakim, "wise, learned".
What is the origin of the name Akim?
Arabic. Dropping the initial h gives a mostly French spelling.
Is Akim a girl's or a boy's name?
Akim is a boy's name.