Aki
Meaning: Bright, clear, intelligent
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Rank in Finland: #89
Total: 7,880
History: Aki peaked in the 1980s and is forever linked to director Aki Kaurismäki, one of world cinema's great auteurs. His deadpan, minimalist films about working-class Helsinki life won the Grand Prix at Cannes. Kaurismäki's unique style — dry humor, perfect framing, Finnish melancholy — is recognized globally. Aki means Finnish art cinema.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Finland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #518 |
| Babies named Aki in 2020 | 56 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 4,360 |
| Peak year | 1980 (2,648 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #45 |
| Years in records | 1920–2020 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Aki
What does the name Aki mean?
Aki means “Bright, clear, intelligent” from Japanese roots.
What is the origin of the name Aki?
Aki has Japanese origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, clear, intelligent”.
How popular is Aki in Finland?
Aki ranked #518 in Finland in 2020 — given to 56 babies that year.
When was Aki most popular?
Aki peaked in 1980 with 2,648 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Aki a boy or girl name?
Aki is predominantly a boys' name in Finland — over 90% of Akis in registered births are male.
How long has Aki been recorded in Finland?
Aki appears in birth records in Finland across 5 years — from 1920 through 2020.