Akira vs Akai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,132 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright color, vitality"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American African

✓ All Clear

Akira Rank #2,515

Akai Rank #2,132

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

Is Akira or Akai more popular?

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

What do Akira and Akai mean?

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

Are Akira and Akai boy or girl names?

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