Akiva: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֲקִיבָא
Pronounced ah-kee-VAH
- Boy
- Aramaic
- #120 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Akiva
Akiva is written עקיבא or עקיבה in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
עקיבא Boy, Aramaic
Akiva is an Aramaic form of the name Yaakov, Jacob. It is the name of Rabbi Akiva, among the greatest of the early sages, who began studying Torah at forty and became the leading scholar of his generation.
עקיבה Boy, Aramaic
Akiva here is another spelling of the name, from the root a-k-v, the same root as Yaakov (Jacob). It was the name of Rabbi Akiva, one of the greatest of the Tannaim, who began studying Torah at the age of forty.
Akiva in Hebrew
Akiva is written עקיבא in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲקִיבָא). Other spellings: עקיבה. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- קQof
- יYod
- בBet
- אAlef
Gematria value: 183 (Ayin 70 + Qof 100 + Yod 10 + Bet 2 + Alef 1)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- MeaningAramaic form of Jacob
- Pronunciationah-kee-VAH
- Hebrewעקיבא
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsעקיבה
Popularity in Israel
עקיבא
In 2024, Akiva (עקיבא) ranked #120 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (135 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 120 | 135 |
| 2023 | 137 | 115 |
| 2022 | 128 | 127 |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Akiva
What does the name Akiva mean?
Akiva is an Aramaic form of the name Yaakov, Jacob. It is the name of Rabbi Akiva, among the greatest of the early sages, who began studying Torah at forty and became the leading scholar of his generation.
How do you pronounce Akiva?
Akiva is pronounced ah-kee-VAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Akiva in Hebrew?
Akiva is written עקיבא in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲקִיבָא). Other spellings: עקיבה.
How popular is the name Akiva in Israel?
In 2024, Akiva (עקיבא) ranked #120 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (135 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Akiva?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עקיבא adds up to 183 (Ayin 70 + Qof 100 + Yod 10 + Bet 2 + Alef 1).
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