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  aka

  abbreviation

  also known as: (used to indicate another name or alias used by a person).
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aka

American  

[ay-kay-ay] / ˈeɪˈkeɪˈeɪ /

Or a.k.a.,

abbreviation

1. also known as: (used to indicate another name or alias used by a person).

   According to police records he is Joe Smith aka “Baby Face Smith” and Joseph Smathers.

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a.k.a. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. also known as

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aka ² British  

/ ˈɑːkə /

noun

1. a vine, Metrosideros scandens , found in New Zealand

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aka Cultural  

1. An abbreviation meaning “also known as.” It is primarily used by law enforcement officials to specify an alias: “John Smith, aka Jonathan Jones.”

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The abbreviation, which also appears as AKA and a.k.a., is often used figuratively and facetiously: “my cousin, aka the worst gossip in the neighborhood.”

Etymology

Origin of aka

First recorded in 1945–50

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aka a.k.a.

Reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, aka chickenpox, into herpes zoster, aka shingles, does typically happen in later life.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

Sharon - aka Poundland Poirot - failed to appear in the dining room, having been chosen for the chopping block so soon after escaping banishment, throwing all the faithfuls into more confusion.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

In Maine, which is among the states most dependent on heating oil, the state’s housing authority, aka MaineHousing, administers the federal Low-Income Energy Assistance Program.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026

“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac,” AEW said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Dee-Nice, aka one of the best-known rappers from the Ring.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

But “Logan,” which centers on the titular character, a.k.a.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Matt Wolf’s two-part HBO documentary on the life and career of Paul Reubens, a.k.a.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The killing of Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. the Notorious B.I.G., remains unsolved.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

"While we are disappointed with the jury's decision regarding Durk Banks, a.k.a. 'Lil Durk,' we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial", First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

My mom’s best friend, Sadie, a.k.a. my current boss, politely called it “ill-arranged.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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Related Words

• assumed name
• moniker
• pseudonym
• stage name

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