Gender: Male
Origin: Yoruba
Pronunciation: AH K AE N IY
Popularity Rank: #31,997
Originating from the Yoruba language, Akanni means 'one who is special' or 'one who is highly praised'. It is a popular name among the Yoruba people in Nigeria.
The name Akanni is of Yoruba origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Akanni is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 13 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH K AE N IY
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Akanni is recorded 1,100 times globally, ranking it as the 31,997th most common name worldwide.
Akanni is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 1,028 occurrences, making it the 1,194th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Akanni is found among 1 in every 1128 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #1,194 | 1 : 1,128 |
| United States of America | #51,476 | 1 : 82,232 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Akanni from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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