Akbar is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1643 in 2006 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 16 births ranking #898. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 31.3%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 29,121 boys born was named Akbar. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.