Akiba is a unisex name of Hebrew origin. It is pronounced as ah-KEE-bah (/ɑːˈkiːbə/). The name has variations, including Akiva. In the United States of America, the name Akiba has been recorded since at least 1970, and it gained some popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. Although not currently ranked among the top names, Akiba remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents looking for a name with Hebrew roots. The name Akiba carries associations with wisdom and learning due to its historical significance in Jewish tradition.
Akiba Kiwelowicz Rubinstein, a Polish chess player, is renowned as one of the greatest players to never become World Chess Champion and was awarded the title International Grandmaster in 1950. |