Akeem is a distinctive choice, ranked #2264 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Akeem in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2264
About the Name Akeem
Akeem has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 188 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #605 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Akeem is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Akeem
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Akeem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Akeem in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Akeem has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 188 places in the last five years. Its peak was #605 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Akeem is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Akeem include: Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi — Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi also known as Skimeh is a Nigerian politician.; Akeem Agbetu — Akeem Oriyomi Agbetu is a Nigerian professional footballer, who plays as a striker.; Akeem Jordan (cricketer) — Akeem Jordan is a West Indian cricketer..
Akeem does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Akeems in the wild.
10
UK babies named Akeem (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 188 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Akeem
Likely around 1 other Akeem in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Akeem
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi also known as Skimeh is a Nigerian politician. He is a member of the Nigeria Federal House of Representatives representing the Afijio, Atiba, Oyo East and Oyo West federal constituency.
Akeem Jordan is a West Indian cricketer. He made his List A debut for Combined Campuses and Colleges in the 2018–19 Regional Super50 tournament on 4 October 2018.
Akeem Spence is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft.
Akeem Maurice Bostick is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He was chosen by the Texas Rangers in the second round of the 2013 MLB draft, and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the New York Mets in 2021.
Akeem Jerome King is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Jose State Spartans and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Akeem Wayne Byron Scott is an American-Jamaican assistant basketball coach for the Borneo Hornbills of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). He played for the Jamaica national basketball team.