Why Akiva Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Akiva” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Akiva” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Avika.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Vkaia.’ How do you pronounce that?

Short Story About a Name

Secret Meaning of Akiva

The true meaning of ‘Akiva’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Akiva is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Akiva, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are a person who is true to your ambitions and interests. Independent, creative, freethinker, and have strong leadership potential. You want to be in charge and tend to like your original ideas. There are times you are impulsive.

Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.

Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black

Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root

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Is The Name Akiva Popular?

“Akiva” is not a popular baby boy’s name in New York as reported in the 2004 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 22 babies in New York have the same name as you in 2004. A total of only 56 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2020 with a total of 145 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Akiva” was recorded 2,685 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Akivas to occupy the country of Niue with an estimated population of 1,935.

The name first appeared in the year 1961 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Akiva” was recorded 2,478 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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