Akeya is a unique and captivating female given name of African origin, specifically from the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. Derived from the Igbo words 'Aka' meaning 'to rejoice' and 'Iyá' meaning 'mother', Akeya translates to 'Rejoice, Mother'. This name carries a profound sense of warmth, nurturing, and joy, reflecting the essence of motherhood and celebration.
The name Akeya has had a fluctuating popularity over the years, with no clear trend of increasing or decreasing usage. The highest number of births recorded was 14 in both 1985 and 1992, while some years saw only 5 births each. Overall, there have been a total of 212 babies named Akeya from 1975 to 2009.