Akira vs Braiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon, descendant of the salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Akira Rank #2,515

Braiden Rank #2,400

Braiden is more popular, ranked #2400 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Akira or Braiden more popular?

Braiden is more popular, ranked #2400 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Akira and Braiden mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Braiden means "salmon, descendant of the salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Akira and Braiden boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Braiden is primarily a boy name.