Best Sibling Names for Akem
Names chosen to complement Akem — matching origin (Africa), era, and style.
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These sibling names share Akem's Africa roots or similar popularity era, and start with a different letter to avoid alliteration.
Tekeema
Akem & Tekeema
GirlAfrica
A name with diverse cultural significance
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Kimaada
Akem & Kimaada
GirlAfrica
Mwezi tuu
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Majuma
Akem & Majuma
GirlAfrica
Joyful
#624 →
Lachaka
Akem & Lachaka
GirlAfrica
Bringer of peace
#657 →
Inya
Akem & Inya
GirlAfrica
African
#671 →
Kowanda
Akem & Kowanda
GirlAfrica
a place of safety
#683 →
Tanzia
Akem & Tanzia
GirlAfrica
Whimsical
#727 →
Monaye
Akem & Monaye
GirlAfrica
a sweet gift
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Nyiasia
Akem & Nyiasia
GirlAfrica
Purposeful
#805 →
Mber
Akem & Mber
GirlAfrica
may refer to strength, depending on local dialect.
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Neeyah
Akem & Neeyah
GirlAfrica
the one who is favored
#940 →
Ovia
Akem & Ovia
GirlAfrica
Born during a time of great change
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Salamata
Akem & Salamata
GirlAfrica
Peace
Retage
Akem & Retage
GirlAfrica
Tshivenda
Nyera
Akem & Nyera
GirlAfrica
One who has been given
Wana
Akem & Wana
GirlAfrica
desire
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Eyani
Akem & Eyani
GirlAfrica
Meaning 'to be in a good place'
Kwanna
Akem & Kwanna
GirlAfrica
African
Senie
Akem & Senie
GirlAfrica
African
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Sawana
Akem & Sawana
GirlAfrica
A beloved name with deep roots
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Kabela
Akem & Kabela
GirlAfrica
A name given to a person with a strong connection to nature
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Lakala
Akem & Lakala
GirlAfrica
one who is blessed
Temaka
Akem & Temaka
GirlAfrica
Swahili
Rakira
Akem & Rakira
GirlAfrica
to bring happiness
Chaka
Akem & Chaka
UnisexAfrica
To put on a great display
Nalo
Akem & Nalo
UnisexAfrica
gift; the one who is given or the gift
Dija
Akem & Dija
GirlAfrica
to be kind or to be good
Kija
Akem & Kija
GirlAfrica
A beloved name with deep roots
Enesha
Akem & Enesha
GirlAfrica
to be blessed
Shemaka
Akem & Shemaka
GirlAfrica
Swahili
Sekena
Akem & Sekena
GirlAfrica
A beloved name with deep roots
Dimesha
Akem & Dimesha
GirlAfrica
the branch of palm tree
Khadjiah
Akem & Khadjiah
GirlAfrica
Noble, esteemed; Promise
Shinesha
Akem & Shinesha
GirlAfrica
African
Kanyia
Akem & Kanyia
GirlAfrica
African
Dawanda
Akem & Dawanda
GirlAfrica
beloved, cherished
Miala
Akem & Miala
GirlAfrica
blooming
Soyini
Akem & Soyini
GirlAfrica
In Twi, a language spoken in Ghana, Soyini means 'a person who brings a good outcome' or it may refer to 'good luck'.
Filisha
Akem & Filisha
GirlAfrica
Swahili
Ladaya
Akem & Ladaya
GirlAfrica
Swahili
Lashari
Akem & Lashari
GirlAfrica
light or brightness
Kilolo
Akem & Kilolo
GirlAfrica
Swahili
Kemba
Akem & Kemba
GirlAfrica
Bantu
Nakeba
Akem & Nakeba
GirlAfrica
The one who is a gift.
Tshara
Akem & Tshara
GirlAfrica
one who is in the sky
Kalimba
Akem & Kalimba
GirlAfrica
The one who has jumped
Tanga
Akem & Tanga
GirlAfrica
Bantu
Nataki
Akem & Nataki
GirlAfrica
jeweled
Tambi
Akem & Tambi
GirlAfrica
to be sweet or lovely
Wanza
Akem & Wanza
GirlAfrica
Swahili
Orise
Akem & Orise
UnisexAfrica
One who brings joy
Treba
Akem & Treba
GirlAfrica
to dream
Emma
Akem & Emma
GirlGermanic
Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".
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Sophia
Akem & Sophia
GirlGreece
wisdom
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Mia
Akem & Mia
Girl[Swedish
Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".
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Isabella
Akem & Isabella
GirlItalian
God is my oath
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Sofia
Akem & Sofia
GirlGreece
Form of SOPHIA.
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Scarlett
Akem & Scarlett
GirlEngland
red; scarlet color
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Emily
Akem & Emily
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
rival
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Lily
Akem & Lily
GirlEngland
pure; innocent
#20 →
Chloe
Akem & Chloe
GirlGreece
blooming
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Ella
Akem & Ella
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
fairy maiden
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Zoe
Akem & Zoe
Girl[English
Means "life" in Greek. From early times it was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of EVE. It was borne by two early Christian saints, one martyred under emperor Hadrian, the other martyred under Diocletian.
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Madison
Akem & Madison
GirlAmerican
son of Maud, meaning 'a powerful warrior' or 'mighty warrior' in its original context
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Riley
Akem & Riley
GirlIreland
From a surname which comes from two distinct sources. As an Irish surname it is a variant of REILLY. As an English surname it is derived from a place name meaning "rye clearing" in Old English.
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Victoria
Akem & Victoria
GirlLatin
Victory
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Hannah
Akem & Hannah
GirlIsrael
From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace". In the Old Testament this is the name of the wife of Elkanah. Her rival was Elkanah's other wife Peninnah, who had children while Hannah remained barren.
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Maya
Akem & Maya
GirlHebrew
Means 'water'. In the context, it can symbolize life and fertility.; Means 'illusion' or 'dream', often referred to in spiritual terms.; A popular name without specific meaning, often used within the Hispanic community.
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Zoey
Akem & Zoey
Girl[English]
Variant of ZOE.
#51 →
Leah
Akem & Leah
GirlHebrew
weary
#53 →
Paisley
Akem & Paisley
GirlScotland
church
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Genesis
Akem & Genesis
Girl[English]
Means "birth" in Greek. This is the name of the first book of the Old Testament in the Bible. It tells of the creation of the world, the expulsion of Adam and Eve, Noah and the great flood, and the three patriarchs.
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Madelyn
Akem & Madelyn
GirlAmerican
Woman from Magdala
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Sadie
Akem & Sadie
GirlAmerican
princess
#59 ↑
Sophie
Akem & Sophie
GirlFrance
wisdom
#60 ↑
Natalie
Akem & Natalie
GirlFrance
Born on Christmas
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Claire
Akem & Claire
GirlFrench
Clear, bright, famous
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Kennedy
Akem & Kennedy
GirlAmerican
helmeted chief
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Jade
Akem & Jade
GirlChina
From the name of the precious stone that is often used in carvings. It is derived from Spanish (piedra de la) ijada meaning "(stone of the) flank", relating to the belief that jade could cure renal colic.
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Brooklyn
Akem & Brooklyn
GirlAmerican
broken land, or marshland
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Gabriella
Akem & Gabriella
Girl[Italian
Feminine form of GABRIEL.
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Hailey
Akem & Hailey
GirlAmerican
From the hay clearing or hay meadow
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Sarah
Akem & Sarah
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
princess
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Savannah
Akem & Savannah
Girl[English]
From the English word for the large grassy plain, ultimately deriving from the Taino (Native American) word zabana. It came into use as a given name in America in the 19th century.
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Madeline
Akem & Madeline
GirlFrance
of Magdala
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Serenity
Akem & Serenity
GirlAmerican
calmness, peacefulness
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Bella
Akem & Bella
GirlItaly
Short form of ISABELLA and other names ending in bella. It is also associated with the Italian word bella meaning "beautiful".
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Skylar
Akem & Skylar
GirlAmerican
scholar
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Samantha
Akem & Samantha
Girl[English
Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of SAMUEL, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower").
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Nevaeh
Akem & Nevaeh
GirlAmerican
Heaven spelled backward
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Hadley
Akem & Hadley
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Heather field
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Zion
Akem & Zion
UnisexAmerican
highest point
#125 ↑
Piper
Akem & Piper
GirlAmerican
a player of the pipe or flute
#135 ↓
Summer
Akem & Summer
Girl[English]
From the name of the season, ultimately from Old English sumor. It has been in use as a given name since the 1970s.
#141 ↑
Peyton
Akem & Peyton
UnisexAmerican
from the farm by the warrior's town
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Brianna
Akem & Brianna
GirlIreland
Variant of BRIANA.
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Valeria
Akem & Valeria
GirlLatin
strong, healthy
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Isabelle
Akem & Isabelle
GirlFrance
God is my oath
#159 ↓
Hayden
Akem & Hayden
UnisexAmerican
hay valley
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Isabel
Akem & Isabel
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
pledged to God
#164 ↓
MacKenzie
Akem & MacKenzie
GirlScottish
Scottish
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Reagan
Akem & Reagan
GirlIreland
Descendant of Riagán
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Katherine
Akem & Katherine
Girl[English]
From the Greek name Αικατερινη (Aikaterine). The etymology is debated: it could derive from the earlier Greek name ‘Εκατερινη (Hekaterine), which came from ‘εκατερος (hekateros) "each of the two"; it could derive from th…
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Bailey
Akem & Bailey
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
bailiff, steward
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Reese
Akem & Reese
UnisexWelsh
Enthusiasm
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Kaylee
Akem & Kaylee
GirlAmerican
Pure or keeper of the keys
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Sara
Akem & Sara
GirlHebrew
princess
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Jasmine
Akem & Jasmine
Girl[English
From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. It is derived from Persian یاسمن (yasamen) (which is also a Persian name).
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Presley
Akem & Presley
UnisexAmerican
priest's meadow
#197 →
Kylie
Akem & Kylie
GirlAustralia
boomerang
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Molly
Akem & Molly
GirlEnglish
wished-for child
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Evangeline
Akem & Evangeline
Girl[English]
Means "good news" from Greek ευ (eu) "good" and αγγελμα (angelma) "news, message". It was (first?) used by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his epic poem 'Evangeline' (1847).
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Lila
Akem & Lila
GirlArabic
night
#213 →
Khloe
Akem & Khloe
GirlGreece
young green shoot, bud
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Haven
Akem & Haven
UnisexAmerican
a place of safety or refuge
#218 ↑
Tatum
Akem & Tatum
Unisex[English]
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "Tata's homestead" in Old English.
#226 ↑
Selena
Akem & Selena
Girl[Spanish
Latinized form of SELENE. This name was borne by popular Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995), who was known simply as Selena.
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Kiara
Akem & Kiara
GirlIrish
little, dark one
#230 ↑
Milan
Akem & Milan
UnisexSlavic countries
Gracious, dear.
#230 ↑
Delaney
Akem & Delaney
GirlIreland
From a surname: either the English surname DELANEY (1) or the Irish surname DELANEY (2).
#233 ↑
Vivienne
Akem & Vivienne
Girl[French]
French form of VIVIANA.
#235 ↑
Kyrie
Akem & Kyrie
UnisexGreece
Lord; A modern variation used as a feminine form of the male name Kyrie
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Faith
Akem & Faith
Girl[English]
Simply from the English word faith, ultimately from Latin fidere "to trust". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.
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Mariana
Akem & Mariana
Girl[Portuguese
Roman feminine form of MARIANUS. After the classical era it was frequently interpreted as a combination of MARIA and ANA. In Portuguese it is further used as a form of MARIAMNE.
#245 ↑
Morgan
Akem & Morgan
UnisexWelsh
Sea-born or sea-circle
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Gracie
Akem & Gracie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
grace, favor
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Juliana
Akem & Juliana
Girl[Dutch
Feminine form of Iulianus (see JULIAN). This was the name of a 4th-century saint and martyr from Nicomedia, and also of the Blessed Juliana of Norwich, also called Julian, a 14th-century mystic and author.
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Daniela
Akem & Daniela
GirlIsrael
God is my judge
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Dallas
Akem & Dallas
Unisex[English]
From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling". A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.
#252 ↑
Rachel
Akem & Rachel
Girl[English
From the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rachel) meaning "ewe". In the Old Testament this is the name of the favourite wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She was the younger sister of Jacob's first wife Leah....
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Lilly
Akem & Lilly
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
lily flower
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Taylor
Akem & Taylor
UnisexEngland
to cut or to tailor
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Dakota
Akem & Dakota
UnisexAmerican
Allies; friends
#262 →
Talia
Akem & Talia
GirlHebrew
dew from God; light, morning dew
#264 ↑
Jordyn
Akem & Jordyn
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
To descend
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Gia
Akem & Gia
GirlItaly
God is gracious
#268 ↑
Camille
Akem & Camille
GirlFrance
Attendant
#269 →
Malia
Akem & Malia
GirlAmerican
calm, peaceful
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Elise
Akem & Elise
GirlFrench
God's promise
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Celeste
Akem & Celeste
Girl[Italian
Italian feminine and masculine form of CAELESTIS. It is also the English feminine form.
#275 ↑
Londyn
Akem & Londyn
GirlAmerican
From London
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Marley
Akem & Marley
GirlEnglish
pleasant seaside meadow
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Danna
Akem & Danna
GirlAmerican
A feminine form of Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'.
#295 ↑
Gabriela
Akem & Gabriela
GirlIsrael
God is my strength
#297 ↑
Brooke
Akem & Brooke
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Small stream
#299 ↓
Celine
Akem & Celine
GirlFrench-speaking countries
heavenly
#300 ↑
Jensen
Akem & Jensen
UnisexDenmark
A beloved name with deep roots
#301 →
Hope
Akem & Hope
GirlEngland
Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen
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Vanessa
Akem & Vanessa
Girl[English
Invented by author Jonathan Swift for his poem 'Cadenus and Vanessa' (1726). He arrived at it by rearranging the initial syllables of the first name and surname of Esther Vanhomrigh, his close friend.
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Sydney
Akem & Sydney
GirlAustralia
Wide meadow
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Teagan
Akem & Teagan
UnisexIreland
Attractive, beautiful
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Payton
Akem & Payton
Unisex[English]
Variant of PEYTON.
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Laila
Akem & Laila
GirlArabic
Night; dark beauty; Delicate; night
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London
Akem & London
UnisexUnited Kingdom
From the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom, the meaning of which is uncertain. As a surname it was borne by the American author Jack London (1876-1916).
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Casey
Akem & Casey
UnisexAmerican
Brave in battle
#316 ↑
Kendall
Akem & Kendall
UnisexAmerican
Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.
#317 ↓
Tessa
Akem & Tessa
GirlAmerican
Harvester
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Kayla
Akem & Kayla
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
crown
#324 ↓
McKenna
Akem & McKenna
GirlIreland
descendant of the headstrong one
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Nicole
Akem & Nicole
GirlFrench
Victory of the people
#327 ↓
Julianna
Akem & Julianna
GirlItaly
youthful, downy
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Nayeli
Akem & Nayeli
GirlMexico
I love you
#332 ↑
Callan
Akem & Callan
UnisexIreland
Rocky place
#339 ↑
Joanna
Akem & Joanna
GirlGreece
English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ιωαννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see JOHN).
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Mya
Akem & Mya
GirlAmerican
Great goddess
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Esmeralda
Akem & Esmeralda
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
Emerald
#342 ↑
Lauren
Akem & Lauren
GirlFrance
Laurel
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Fatima
Akem & Fatima
GirlArabic-speaking regions
Captivating.
#344 →
Jocelyn
Akem & Jocelyn
GirlEnglish
Little Goth.
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Giselle
Akem & Giselle
GirlFrance
Pledge or hostage
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Trinity
Akem & Trinity
GirlAmerican
The condition of being threefold
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Paige
Akem & Paige
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
young servant or page
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Jayla
Akem & Jayla
Girl[English]
Combination of JAY (1) and the popular name suffix la.
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Viviana
Akem & Viviana
GirlItalian
alive
#359 ↑
Madilyn
Akem & Madilyn
GirlAmerican
Variant of Madeline, meaning 'high tower' or 'woman from Magdala'.
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Raven
Akem & Raven
Girl[English]
From the name of the bird, ultimately from Old English hræfn. The raven is revered by several Native American groups of the west coast. It is also associated with the Norse god Odin.
#361 ↑
Itzel
Akem & Itzel
GirlMexico
Rainbow
#366 ↑
Mali
Akem & Mali
GirlAfrica
the people, the great
Brooklynn
Akem & Brooklynn
Girl[English]
Variant of BROOKLYN.
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Francesca
Akem & Francesca
GirlItaly
from France; free one
#374 ↑
Serena
Akem & Serena
GirlLatin
serene, calm
#375 ↑
Lilliana
Akem & Lilliana
GirlItaly
Variant of LILLIAN.
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Rylan
Akem & Rylan
UnisexAmerican
Courageous and strong
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Mariah
Akem & Mariah
GirlAmerican
Mary's bitterness or wished-for child
#393 ↓
Sabrina
Akem & Sabrina
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
from the river Severn
#396 →
Raelyn
Akem & Raelyn
GirlAmerican
pure and song
#397 ↓
Royal
Akem & Royal
Unisex[English]
From the English word royal, derived (via Old French) from Latin regalis, a derivative of rex "king". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century.
#401 ↑
Sarai
Akem & Sarai
Girl[Biblical
Means "my princess" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this was Sarah's name before God changed it (see Genesis 17:15).
#407 ↑
Melissa
Akem & Melissa
GirlGreek
Honeybee
#410 ↓
Veronica
Akem & Veronica
GirlLatin
she who brings victory
#411 ↓
Brynn
Akem & Brynn
GirlWelsh
Hill, mound
#414 ↓
Elisa
Akem & Elisa
GirlHebrew
God is my oath
#420 ↑
Carolina
Akem & Carolina
GirlItaly
Latinate feminine form of CAROLUS. This is the name of two American states: North and South Carolina. They were named for Charles I, king of England.
#423 →
Emely
Akem & Emely
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Rival, eager
#424 →
Kira
Akem & Kira
GirlRussia
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
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Daniella
Akem & Daniella
Girl[English]
Feminine form of DANIEL.
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Mallory
Akem & Mallory
GirlFrance
unfortunate
#431 ↑
McKenzie
Akem & McKenzie
GirlScotland
Scottish Gaelic
#437 ↓
Destiny
Akem & Destiny
GirlAmerican
Derived from the concept of fate or predetermined events; suggests an individual's significant purpose or fate.
#439 ↓
Madeleine
Akem & Madeleine
GirlFrance
French form of MAGDALENE.
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