Akaya
Fact sheet
- Name
- Akaya
- Gender
- Unisex name
- Syllables
- 2
Akaya is an unusual Japanese unisex name that carries the meaning "red night." It is composed of the Japanese words aka (紅) for "red" and ya (夜) for "night."
What does the name Akaya mean?
Akaya is a rare Japanese unisex name meaning "red night." It derives from the Japanese terms aka (紅) for "red" and ya (夜) for "night."
How do you pronounce Akaya?
The sound structure and pronunciation of Akaya: The name Akaya is three syllables and has a gentle, soft quality. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as "A-ka-ja" [aˈkaː.ja]. It begins with an open A sound and unfolds over clear, bright syllables. This vowel sequence gives it a flowing, almost floating sound. Thus, Akaya feels light, friendly, and harmonious - gentle, open, and with a calm elegance.
Popularity
In Germany, Akaya is a rather rare name. In 2019, it reached the 3,920th place on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Akaya has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,037th.
Nicknames & pet names
Akai / Aki / Akkie / Aya / Kay / Kaya
Famous people
- Akaya Kirihara (character from Prince of Tennis)
Frequently asked questions about the name Akaya
What is the origin of the name Akaya?
Akaya is a rare Japanese unisex name that can be used for both men and women.
What does the name Akaya mean?
The meaning of Akaya is 'red night,' derived from the Japanese terms for 'red' (aka) and 'night' (ya).
How popular is the name Akaya?
Akaya is a rare name and enjoys only limited popularity in Japan and internationally.