Anakin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Anakin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Anakin?
Anakin is spelled A-N-A-K-I-N. The name has 6 letters.
Anakin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Anakin is believed to derive from a Hawaiian word meaning “warrior” or “warrior child.”
- Origin
- The name Anakin may derive from Hawaiian origins where it holds particular meaning related to warriors.
- Pronunciation
- AN-uh-kin · 3 syllables
Anakin Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#648
Recorded Births427
- Girls usage rose 254 places to #13,208 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2023.
- Boys usage fell 58 places to #648 and recorded 58 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Anakin Mean?
Anakin is believed to derive from a Hawaiian word meaning “warrior” or “warrior child.”
Origin: The name Anakin may derive from Hawaiian origins where it holds particular meaning related to warriors.
How Do You Pronounce Anakin?
PronunciationAN-uh-kin
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Anakin?
- History
- Anakin gained recognition in popular culture in the late 20th century, notably associated with fictional characters.
Anakin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 427 | #648 |
| 2024 | Boys | 485 | #590 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 541 | #544 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 464 | #606 |
| 2021 | Boys | 431 | #639 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 361 | #702 |
| 2019 | Boys | 222 | #961 |
| 2018 | Girls | 10 | #9,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 270 | #827 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 323 | #736 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2016 | Boys | 308 | #776 |
| 2015 | Boys | 237 | #908 |
| 2014 | Boys | 220 | #959 |
| 2013 | Boys | 143 | #1,238 |
| 2012 | Boys | 128 | #1,328 |
| 2011 | Boys | 91 | #1,656 |
| 2010 | Boys | 100 | #1,574 |
| 2009 | Boys | 119 | #1,413 |
When Was Anakin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
541 recorded births
National rank #544
2024 · Boys
485 recorded births
National rank #590
2022 · Boys
464 recorded births
National rank #606
2021 · Boys
431 recorded births
National rank #639
Where Anakin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #299 | 6 |
| NM | #311 | 6 |
| KY | #345 | 14 |
| NV | #362 | 8 |
| OK | #395 | 11 |
| CA | #415 | 79 |
| IA | #448 | 7 |
| OH | #455 | 23 |