Akela
Meaning
Happy
Origin
Hawaiian
Pronunciation
/əˈkeɪlə/
Traits associated with the name Akela:
Dogs named Akela tend to be loving, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Akela?
Naming your dog Akela suggests that you have an appreciation for nature and the outdoors. It could also suggest that you admire strength and leadership, as Akela is a character from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book who is the leader of a pack of wolves.
Is Akela a good dog name?
Akela has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Akela isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Akela is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Akela was, in the past month, the 1578th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of November 2024, Akela is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Akela was viewed 85 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Akela's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Akela is most adored in New Hampshire, Maine and Indiana.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, Nebraska and Arizona.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Akela.
Most popular breeds named Akela:
- German Shepherd
- Alaskan Malamute
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Chow Chow
- Siberian Husky
Akela is found in these categories:
happy
Akela means "leader" in Hindi, perfect for confident, joyful pups!
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