Akira vs Akio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Boy #4,083 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"luminous hero"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Japanese-American Asian

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Akira Rank #2,515

Akio Rank #4,083

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 vs #4083 for Akio.

Is Akira or Akio more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 compared to Akio at #4083 in the United States.

What do Akira and Akio mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Akio means "luminous hero" (Japanese origin).

Are Akira and Akio boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Akio is primarily a boy name.