Akai vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akai

Boy #2,132 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright color, vitality"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American African

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Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Akai Rank #2,132

Akira Rank #2,515

Akai is more popular, ranked #2132 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Akai or Akira more popular?

Akai is more popular, ranked #2132 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Akai and Akira mean?

Akai means "bright color, vitality" (Japanese origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Akai and Akira boy or girl names?

Akai is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.