Akaka

Akaka Meaning & Origin

About Akaka
The surname Akaka is of Hawaiian origin and is derived from the word "akaka," which means "to laugh" or "laughter." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who were known for their cheerful or jovial nature. The name Akaka is relatively rare and is primarily found among people of Hawaiian descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Akaka is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Akaka: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Akaka based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Akaka is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 K AA1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/əˈkɑkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akaka in Braille

Here's how to represent Akaka in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Akaka in braille

How to sign the name Akaka using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Akaka using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Akaka in sign language

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