What does the name Akira mean?

The name Akira means "Bright, clear".

What is the origin of the name Akira?

Akira is a name of Japanese origin.

In 2023, 272 babies were named Akira in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Akira is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 272 →

All-Time Total: 7,555

Peak Year: 2008

Akira is a Japanese name derived from the elements "aki" meaning "bright" or "clear" and "ra" meaning "good" or "beautiful."

Girl names closely related to Akira

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Boy names closely related to Akira

Alexander Adam Brian Aiden Zackary Noah Evan Donovan

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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