Akala, of Hawaiian origin, signifies 'calm' or 'peace'. It is composed of two parts: 'Aka', meaning shadow or darkness, and 'La', signifying light. Together, they represent the balance between these opposing forces, symbolizing harmony and tranquility.
The name Akala had a peak year of popularity with 6 births each in 1997 and 2001, but it has since seen fluctuations, with years ranging from 5 to 6 births between 2003 and 2009. Overall, there were 34 babies named Akala born during this period.