gender neutral
Akira
bright, intelligent
About Akira
Akira breaks traditional gender boundaries with bold confidence, offering parents an opportunity to challenge conventional naming patterns. This powerful choice carries strength and presence, immediately distinguishing your daughter from peers with more conventional selections. The name's sharp consonants and clear vowels create a decisive, memorable sound that commands attention.
While traditionally used across genders in various cultures, Akira on a girl makes a statement about rejecting limitations and embracing individuality. This name suggests parents who value independence, creativity, and non-conformity. It works particularly well for families with Japanese connections or those who appreciate Japanese culture and aesthetics.
Akira ages exceptionally well, remaining appropriate from childhood through distinguished career years. The name faces no pronunciation difficulties in most languages, making it practical for international contexts.
Choosing Akira demonstrates willingness to think beyond traditional boundaries, offering your daughter a name that reflects strength, uniqueness, and cultural richness. This selection prepares her to forge her own path confidently.
Popularity of the Name Akira
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #923 | |||
| 2006 | #970 | |||
| 2007 | #845 | |||
| 2008 | #707 | |||
| 2009 | #819 | |||
| 2010 | #835 | |||
| 2011 | #938 | |||
| 2012 | #958 | |||
| 2024 | #952 | #378 | ||
| 2025 | #983 | #881 | ||
| 2015 | #712 | |||
| 2016 | #918 | |||
| 2023 | #960 | #924 | ||
| 2020 | #318 | |||
| 2021 | #334 | |||
| 2022 | #753 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Akira
Names Similar to Akira
Nicknames for Akira
- Kira
- Kiri
- Akki
- Ira
- Ki
Famous People Named Akira
| Akira Kurosawa | Renowned Japanese film director |
| Akira Toriyama | Acclaimed manga artist and creator of "Dragon Ball" |
| Akira Lane | American model and actress |
| Akira Hokuto | Retired Japanese professional wrestler |
| Akira Ikemi | Japanese novelist and essayist |
| Akira Miyoshi | Prominent Japanese composer |
| Akira Sone | Japanese judoka and Olympic medalist |
| Akira Wada | Japanese former professional tennis player |
| Akira Nishino | Japanese football manager |
| Akira Yoshino | Nobel Prize-winning Japanese chemist |
| Akira Maeda | Japanese mixed martial artist and wrestler |
| Akira Taue | Retired Japanese professional wrestler |
| Akira Watanabe | Japanese voice actress |
| Akira Fubuki | Japanese adult film actress |
| Akira Fuse | Japanese singer and actress |
| Akira Emoto | Japanese actor |
| Akira Nakao | Japanese voice actor |
| Akira Kamiya | Japanese voice actor |
| Akira Ishida | Japanese voice actress |
Characters Named Akira
| Akira Howard | Protagonist of the video game "Astral Chain" |
| Akira Yukino | Character from the anime "Kaleido Star" |
| Akira Kazama | Fighter in the "Street Fighter" video game series |
| Akira Okudaira | Character from the manga "March Comes in Like a Lion" |
| Akira Oono | Main character in the anime "High Score Girl" |
| Akira Kogami | Character from the anime "Lucky Star" |
| Akira Ijyuin | Character from the manga and anime "School Rumble" |
| Akira Tachibana | Protagonist of the anime "After the Rain" |
| Akira Kamewari | Character from the visual novel "999 - Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors" |
| Akira Miyamoto | Character from the manga and anime "Bakuman" |
| Akira Mado | Investigator in the manga and anime "Tokyo Ghoul" |
| Akira Hayama | Character from the manga and anime "Food Wars!" |
| Akira Kaburagi Regendorf | Character from the anime "Jormungand" |
| Akira Sendoh | Character from the manga and anime "Slam Dunk" |
| Akira Takizawa | Protagonist of the anime "Eden of the East" |
| Akira Himi | Character from the anime "Zatch Bell!" |
| Akira Hongo | Character from the anime "Captain Tsubasa" |
| Akira Shinmei | Character from the manga and anime "Special A" |
| Akira Hongou | Character from the anime "Inazuma Eleven" |
| Akira Sakura | Character from the anime "Blue Seed" |