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Akira Unisex

Popularity: #679 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-KEE-rah / ɑːˈkiːrə

Japanese

Meaning

bright; clear; intelligent

Historical & Cultural Background

Akira is a unisex name in Japan, commonly given to both boys and girls. It has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and film. The name gained international recognition through the influential 1988 anime film 'Akira', which showcased Japanese animation and storytelling.

Trend Summary

The name Akira has seen a steady presence in the U.S., particularly among those interested in Japanese culture.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Aki
  • Kira

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.

Fictional characters named Akira

Akira is the title character in the anime film 'Akira', known for his psychic abilities.

Akira Fudo is the protagonist in the manga and anime series 'Devilman', who transforms into a demon to fight evil.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Akira was first seen in the United States in 1973. Akira has ranked as high as #978 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Akira has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Akira (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 40
19%
TX 28
13%
FL 19
9%
NY 16
8%
AZ 12
6%
IL 11
5%
TN 10
5%
VA 10
5%
PA 9
4%
OH 8
4%
NC 8
4%
WA 8
4%
CO 7
3%
MO 7
3%
GA 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19736
19758
19779
197815
197912
19806
198111
198233
198350
198432
198529
198641
198734
198822
198930
199047
199146
199259
199369
199455
199582
199692
1997143
1998183
1999179
2000165
2001202
2002242
2003213
2004199
2005229
2006270
2007336
2008424
2009345
2010322
2011275
2012264
2013229
2014233
2015260
2016261
2017251
2018215
2019210
2020205
2021204
2022189
2023247
2024272