Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Akantha Updated March 6, 2026 by Jennifer M. Akantha Gender: Female Origin: Greek Meaning: Thorn ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Akantha? The name Akantha is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Thorn. Also a plant name.People who like the name Akantha also like: Alanna, Acacia, Alana, Alena, Airi, Alaina, Aira, Adolph, Akamu, Aiden, Alec, Kael, Alaric, Stavros Names like Akantha: Akande, Asenath, Acantha, Assunta, Asmund, Agnethe, Agnetha, Ashanti, Akando, Aquanetta, Aquanette, Asante Stats for the Name Akantha Akantha is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Akantha is currently not ranked in U.S. births