Akbar is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1379 in 2001 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 16 births ranking #898. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 37.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 28,782 boys born was named Akbar. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.