Akira Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-KEE-rah / aˈkiɾaJapanese
Meaning
bright; clear; intelligent
Historical & Cultural Background
Akira is a traditional Japanese name that has been used for centuries. It is often associated with positive attributes such as brightness and intelligence. The name has gained international recognition, particularly through popular culture, including anime and manga. It reflects the values of clarity and enlightenment in Japanese society.
Trend Summary
The name Akira has seen a steady presence in the U.S., particularly influenced by Japanese culture and media.
Similar Names
Variants
- Akiro
International Variants
- Akira (Japanese)
Famous people named Akira
Akira Kurosawa was a renowned Japanese film director known for classics such as 'Seven Samurai'.
Akira Toriyama is a famous Japanese manga artist best known for creating the 'Dragon Ball' series.
Akira Yoshino is a Japanese chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on lithium-ion batteries.
Akira Matsumoto is a prominent Japanese businessman recognized for his leadership in the technology sector.
Fictional characters named Akira
Akira Fudo is the main character in the manga and anime series 'Devilman', who transforms into a demon to fight evil.
Akira is also the title character in the anime film 'Akira', which explores themes of power and corruption in a dystopian future.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Akira was first seen in the United States in 1913. Akira has ranked as high as #1306 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Hawaii, New York, Texas, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Akira has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Akira (1923)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 21 | |
| HI | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 31 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 39 |
| 1923 | 36 |
| 1924 | 35 |
| 1925 | 29 |
| 1926 | 27 |
| 1927 | 54 |
| 1928 | 36 |
| 1929 | 34 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 54 |