Boy name
Aka name meaning
“elder brother; senior male”
Aka means elder brother or senior male and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It is connected with aka, a word used in Turkic languages for an elder brother and as a respectful address. Addressing an older brother within a family provides a concrete illustration of its meaning.
What does Aka mean?
Elder brother; senior male
In Turkish: ağabey; yaşça büyük erkek
Aka turns a term of family seniority into a given name. The respect conveyed by the word can extend beyond literal kinship to other senior figures. It is compared with ağa and related forms across Turkic languages, though their shared history requires some caution.
Origin of the name Aka
Related to aka, used in Turkic languages for an elder brother or a respected senior. Its relationship to ağa and the historical direction of Turkic–Mongolic borrowing are debated.
Double names with Aka
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Aka Kutluhan
Meaning of each name
- Aka: elder brother; senior male
- Kutluhan: blessed, auspicious ruler
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Erden Aka
Meaning of each name
- Erden: untouched, pure and unspoiled
- Aka: elder brother; senior male
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Aka Erkal
Meaning of each name
- Aka: elder brother; senior male
- Erkal: Remain brave; remain a warrior
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Göktuğ Aka
Meaning of each name
- Göktuğ: a sky-blue ceremonial standard
- Aka: elder brother; senior male
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Aka Güner
Meaning of each name
- Aka: elder brother; senior male
- Güner: a name combining daylight and bravery
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Solmaz Aka
Meaning of each name
- Solmaz: unfading; retaining freshness and color
- Aka: elder brother; senior male
How to pronounce Aka
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aka/ |
Is Aka a boy’s name?
Yes, Aka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Aka does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Aka
Famous people named Aka
- Aka Gündüz · b. 1885
- Aka Gündüz Temur · b. 1941
- Aka Gündüz Özdemir · b. 1949
- Aka Gündüz Özdemir · b. 1949
FAQ about the name Aka
What is the meaning of Aka?
Aka means “elder brother; senior male”. Related to aka, used in Turkic languages for an elder brother or a respected senior. Its relationship to ağa and the historical direction of Turkic–Mongolic borrowing are debated.
Is Aka a boy’s name?
Yes, Aka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 80% of bearers are male.
Is Aka in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Aka nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Aka?
Aka is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Aka have?
Aka has 2 syllables and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Aka?
Aka does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Aka?
Some ideas: Aka Kutluhan; Erden Aka; Aka Erkal.
Famous people named Aka?
Notable people named Aka include Aka Gündüz, Aka Gündüz Temur, Aka Gündüz Özdemir.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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