Akane Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-kah-neh / a.ka.neJapanese
Meaning
deep red; brilliant red
Historical & Cultural Background
Akane is a traditional Japanese name often associated with the color of the akane plant, which produces a deep red dye. It has been used in Japan for centuries and is sometimes linked to the beauty of nature. The name is popular in various forms of Japanese media, including literature and anime.
Similar Names
Variants
- Akana
- Akaneh
International Variants
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Famous people named Akane
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Fictional characters named Akane
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Akane was first seen in the United States in 1979. Akane has ranked as high as #1247 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Akane has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Akane (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |