Akira Meaning

What does Akira mean?

The name Akira is of Japanese origin.

The meaning of Akira is "intelligent, bright".

Akira is used as both a boys and girls name.

It consists of 5 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced A-ki-ra.

The Given Name Akira

Akira is a great choice for parents looking for a more unique name.

This 3 syllable name has greatness and charm.

A name that will flow off your tongue.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Akira Kurosawa, and Akira Suzuki.

Akira Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 1,135 in baby name popularity for girls with 213 occurrences. It ranked 2,784 in baby name popularity for boys with 43 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,036 in baby name popularity for girls with 248 occurrences. It ranked 4,092 in baby name popularity for boys with 25 occurrences.

Want to see how Akira sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Akira Name Popularity Page.

Akira Related Names

Famous Akiras

Akira Kurosawa ~ Film Director
Akira Suzuki ~ Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2010

Akira Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Akira.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

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Akira Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Akira in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Akira.

Just for fun, see the name Akira in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Akira in Nautical Flags page.