Akala
ah-KAH-lah
Akala is a girl’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “Hawaiian for 'pink' or 'magenta'. It can also mean 'the sun'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1997.
What Akala Means
“Hawaiian for 'pink' or 'magenta'. It can also mean 'the sun'.”
The Story of Akala
The sun itself has a name, a vibrant hue that paints the dawn, and now it can be your daughter's.
Akala carries the warmth of Hawaiian shores, a name deeply connected to the islands' natural splendor. It is recorded as meaning 'pink' or 'magenta,' but also carries the sun's radiant glow.
When you think of Akala, you picture your daughter radiating a cheerful warmth. This name feels like the embodiment of vibrant energy and creative spirit, a sunbeam made manifest in your child.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1997
Total Births
34
First Recorded
1997
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