Akira vs Athan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, deathless"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

✓ All Clear

Akira Rank #2,515

Athan Rank #2,333

Athan is more popular, ranked #2333 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Akira or Athan more popular?

Athan is more popular, ranked #2333 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Akira and Athan mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Athan means "immortal, deathless" (Greek origin).

Are Akira and Athan boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Athan is primarily a boy name.