Akiva Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Akiva Name at a Glance

Name	Akiva
Meaning	Protected.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Akiva Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Akiva means “Protected”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Akiva Name Origin

Our database records Akiva under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Akiva a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Akiva is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Akiva

When considering Akiva for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.