Akane is a Japanese given name for females. The name is of Japanese origin and has a rich history and meaning behind it.
The name Akane consists of two parts: "A" and "Kane". "A" means "red" in Japanese, while "Kane" means "metal". Therefore, the literal translation of Akane is "red metal".
In Japanese culture, red is considered a very auspicious color. It symbolizes happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. Thus, giving a baby girl the name Akane would bring wishes for her to have a prosperous life full of happiness and fortune.
The name Akane has been used in Japan for centuries. One famous character named Akane was the heroine of the Japanese epic tale "The Tale of the Heike". In this story, Akane is a brave and noble woman who sacrifices herself to save her loved ones. This character has contributed to the popularity of the name Akane throughout history.
Today, Akane remains a popular choice among parents in Japan for their baby girls. It is considered a strong and powerful name that conveys positivity and good fortune. Despite its literal meaning of "red metal", many people choose this name simply because they like how it sounds or because they are drawn to its historical significance. Ultimately, the name Akane has proven itself to be a timeless classic in Japanese naming traditions.
The name Akane has seen a varied trend of popularity over the years in the United States. Starting with five births each in 1982 and 1984, the number of babies named Akane fluctuated before experiencing a significant increase in popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The highest point was reached in 1998, with 18 births that year. This marked a substantial jump from previous years, showing that Akane was becoming more popular during this period. The trend continued into the new millennium, with 14 births in 1999 and 11 births in 2000.
However, after 2000, the popularity of the name Akane seemed to decline once again, hovering around single-digit numbers for several years. From 2003 to 2006, there were more than seven births each year, but this trend did not continue into the latter half of the decade.
In recent years, starting from 2010 onwards, we see another surge in popularity for the name Akane. There have been double-digit numbers of births every year since then, with peaks in 2016 and 2017 at 13 births each year. The most recent data shows that there were 12 births in 2022 and 10 births in 2023, indicating that Akane remains a popular name choice for parents in the United States.
In total, between 1982 and 2023, there have been 334 babies named Akane born in the United States. This demonstrates that although its popularity has varied over time, Akane is indeed a recognizable and chosen name for newborns across several decades.