| Meaning | protected by God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-ki-va |
About Akiva
Vibrant energy radiates from Akiva, a name that pulses with life and carries an infectious enthusiasm that draws people in immediately. The distinctive sound pattern creates instant memorability, ensuring your son's name will never be forgotten after introduction. Akiva possesses a scholarly elegance combined with approachable warmth, suggesting both intellectual depth and personal accessibility. The name has gained appreciation among families who value names with substance and character, those that tell a story and carry significance beyond mere trend. There's a youthful vitality to Akiva that never feels childish, maintaining its appeal and appropriateness throughout all life stages. The three syllables create a satisfying rhythm that flows naturally in conversation while commanding attention when announced. Parents choosing Akiva often appreciate names that stand confidently outside mainstream popularity while remaining pronounceable and accessible to diverse audiences. This name offers distinction without difficulty, character without complications, providing your son with a unique identity that serves him well in every context.
Variations of Name Akiva
| Akeeva |
| Akivah |
| Akeevah |
| Ukivah |
| Ukeevah |
| Akivva |
| Akeva |
| Akiba |
Nicknames for Akiva
| Kiv |
| Kiva |
| Aki |
Famous People Named Akiva
| Akiva Goldsman | American screenwriter and producer |
| Akiva Schaffer | American comedian and filmmaker, a member of The Lonely Island |
| Akiva Eldar | Israeli journalist and author |
| Akiva Tatz | South African-born Orthodox rabbi and author |
| Akiva Orr | Israeli anti-Zionist activist and writer |
| Akiva Lamm | Israeli composer and pianist |
| Akiva Postaer | American advertising executive and creative director |
| Akiva Wienerkur | American film and television editor |
| Akiva David Miller | American mathematician and computer scientist |
| Akiva Neuman | Israeli footballer |
| Akiva Schmidman | Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist |
| Akiva Shtisel | Israeli artist and actor |
| Akiva Goldsmith | British philosopher and academic |
| Akiva J. Goldsman | American physicist |
| Akiva Ben-Ezra | Israeli painter and sculptor |
| Akiva Danziger | American architect |
| Akiva Tor | Israeli diplomat |
| Akiva Bass | American photographer and filmmaker |
| Akiva Schaffer-Silver | American philosopher and educator |
| Akiva Fried | Israeli entrepreneur and business executive |
Characters Named Akiva
| Akiva Levin | Character from Leo Tolstoy's novel "Anna Karenina" |
| Akiva ben Yosef | Character from Chaim Potok's novel "The Chosen" |
| Akiva Weiss | Character from the film "A Price Above Rubies" |
| Akiva Goldstein | Character from the TV series "Transparent" |
| Akiva Bar-Nes | Character from the book "The Covenant" by James Michener |
| Akiva Eldar | Character from the novel "Khirbet Khizeh" by S. Yizhar |
| Akiva Kramer | Character from the film "Avalon" by Barry Levinson |
| Akiva Hartstein | Character from the TV series "Shtisel" |
| Akiva Holbrook | Character from the TV series "In Treatment" |
| Akiva Greenberg | Character from the book "Dinner with Anna Karenina" by Gloria Goldreich |
| Akiva Schaffer | Character from the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Akiva Malamud | Character from the book "Wings of Stone" by Charles Todd |