The nameAkio
Akio is a bright Japanese name, carried by the founder of Sony.
- Boy's name
- Japanese
Meaning
Akio is often written with characters meaning "bright" and "man".
Origin
Japanese.
History
In the United States Akio reached 1799th place in 1927, among Japanese American families.
Did you know?
- Akio Morita co-founded Sony in 1946 and launched the Walkman in 1979.
Famous people named Akio
- Akio Morita, co-founder of Sony
Popularity of the name Akio
Akio in the United States
Akio was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 149 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Akio. Its rise began around 1919, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Akio in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 28 births a year on average, against 16 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Akio
Names from the same generation as Akio, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akio mean?
Akio is often written with characters meaning "bright" and "man".
What is the origin of the name Akio?
Japanese.
Is Akio a girl's or a boy's name?
Akio is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Akio?
In 2024, Akio was the 4178th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 26 births.
What are good sibling names for Akio?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Yumi, Kaori, Aiko and Solveig for a sister, Kenji, Othman, Yannis and Lander for a brother.
Who are famous people named Akio?
Akio Morita, co-founder of Sony.