Akira

Meaning of Akira

This name means bright or clear. It suggests someone who is intelligent and has a shining personality.

Akira has Japanese roots — browse every Japanese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Akira

After ranking as high as #707 in 2008, Akira has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Akira

• Akira Toriyama
  Creator of Dragon Ball manga
• Akira Kurosawa
  Legendary film director
• Akira Watanabe
  Japanese synchronized swimmer
• Akira Natori
  Japanese actress and singer
• Akira Okumura
  Japanese politician

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Questions about the name Akira

What does the name Akira mean?

Akira means this name means bright or clear. it suggests someone who is intelligent and has a shining personality, and it comes from Japanese origins.

Is Akira a boy's or a girl's name?

Akira is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Akira?

Akira did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Akira most popular?

Akira peaked at #707 in 2008.