Akira
A unisex name of Japanese origin, meaning bright or clear.
Babies a year
273
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
#983
down from #955
UK popularity
#1229
26 babies
How Akira has moved
View as table
| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #955 |
| 2025 | #983 |
In 2025, 26 babies in England and Wales were named Akira. In the US, 273 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 424 in 2008.
Names about as common as Akira
Nobody has voted on Akira yet
Akira needs five head-to-heads before it appears in the rankings.
Start with names like this one