Akiva \a-ki-va\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Akiva), is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Akiva is "protect, shelter". Also variant of Yaakov.

Baby names that sound like Akiva are Achava, Achav, Achiav, Yakov, Jakov and Iakov. Other similar baby names are Akira and Akila.