| Meaning | light, brightness |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Akari |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-ka-ri |
About Akari
Imagine a name that sparkles with brightness and energy, instantly lifting spirits wherever it's spoken. Akari dances on the tongue with a lightness that reflects joy and optimism. This distinctive choice speaks to parents who embrace cultural richness and seek something beyond conventional boundaries. Akari feels both playful and sophisticated, managing the rare feat of being equally suitable for a giggling toddler and a successful professional.
The name's crisp syllables and balanced structure make it easy to pronounce while remaining wonderfully unique in most Western contexts. Akari suggests someone with an illuminating presence, the kind of person who brings clarity and warmth to any situation.
It's a name that celebrates individuality without being difficult to spell or remember. Parents choosing Akari demonstrate confidence in selecting a name that honors heritage while creating fresh possibilities for their daughter's identity.
Nicknames for Akari
| Kari |
| Aki |
| Ari |
| Kiki |
| Kara |
Famous People Named Akari
| Akari Hayami | Japanese actress |
| Akari Kito | Japanese voice actress |
| Akari Uehara | Japanese actress |
| Akari Kaida | Japanese video game composer |
| Akari Hoshino | Japanese singer |
| Akari Mizunashi | Main character in the manga "Aqua" |
| Akari Tsukino | Character in "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" |
| Akari Fujisaki | Character in "Revolutionary Girl Utena" |
| Akari Kamigishi | Character in "To Heart" |
| Akari Akaza | Character in "YuruYuri" |
| Akari Kawamoto | Character in "March Comes in Like a Lion" |
| Akari Sakishima | Character in "A Lull in the Sea" |
| Akari Hizamaru | Character in "Terra Formars" |
| Akari Ōzora | Character in "Aikatsu!" |
| Akari Kizuna | Character in "Norn9" |
| Akari Taiyo | Character in "Vanguard Princess" |
| Akari Mizuki | Character in "Mai-HiME" |
| Akari Inaho | Character in "AntiMagic Academy" |
| Akari Sakura | Character in "Jujutsu Kaisen" |
Characters Named Akari
| Akari Mizunashi | "Aqua" manga |
| Akari Kizuna | "Norn9" game |
| Akari Kamigishi | "To Heart" visual novel |
| Akari Akaza | "YuruYuri" manga/anime |
| Akari Ōzora | "Aikatsu!" anime |
| Akari Hizamaru | "Terra Formars" manga/anime |
| Akari Sakishima | "A Lull in the Sea" anime |
| Akari Ichijou | "Nurse Witch Komugi" anime |
| Akari Inaho | "AntiMagic Academy" anime |
| Akari Acura | "Hitsugi no Chaika" anime |
| Akari Kawamoto | "March Comes in Like a Lion" manga/anime |
| Akari Mamiya | "Mobile Suit Gundam - Iron-Blooded Orphans" anime |
| Akari Etou | "Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight" anime |
| Akari Fujisaki | "Revolutionary Girl Utena" anime |
| Akari Osaki | "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" anime film |
| Akari Taiyo | "Jewelpet" anime |
| Akari Yomatsuri | "D4DJ" multimedia project |
| Akari Amari | "Buddyfight Ace" anime |
| Akari Sakura | "Jujutsu Kaisen" manga/anime |