UK girl's name
Akida
A feminine name of Arabic origin signifying strength or strong-willed.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Akida is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Akida popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Akida is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Akida. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Akida ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 girls were registered as Akida.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Akida as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Akida mean?
The name Akida is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "akeedat," meaning "belief" or "faith." This name has been in use since ancient times, particularly within the Islamic faith and culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Akida can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It was a period when the Arabic language and culture flourished, and many names were derived from religious and spiritual concepts.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Akida was Akida bint Al-Hasan, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE. She was highly respected for her knowledge and contributions to the literary arts.
Another notable figure in history with the name Akida was Akida al-Rumi, a Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 13th century CE. His works were deeply influenced by the spiritual teachings of Islam and are still widely studied and appreciated today.
In the 14th century, Akida al-Bukhari, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His interpretations and writings on Islamic law were highly influential and are still referenced by scholars and legal experts.
During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned several centuries from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Akida was also used. One notable figure was Akida Hatun, a princess and philanthropist who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her generosity and support of educational institutions.
In more recent history, Akida al-Mahdi was a prominent Sudanese politician and ambassador who played a significant role in the country's independence movement in the mid-20th century.
While the name Akida has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other regions and cultures over the centuries, often with minor variations in spelling or pronunciation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Akida by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Akida was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
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- Amber 31,922
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- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
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FAQ
Akida: questions and answers
How popular is the name Akida in the UK right now?
In 2013, Akida was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Akida most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Akida in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Akida?
A feminine name of Arabic origin signifying strength or strong-willed.
How many people are called Akida in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Akida across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.