Bundee Aki is of Samoan descent and was born in the Auckland suburb of Ōtāhuhu, New Zealand. His full name is Fua Leiofi Bundellu Aki, and he was named Bundellu after the doctor who delivered him. The nickname "Bundee" was given to him by a rugby coach at under-age level. Therefore, Bundee Akis nationality is New Zealander.