Akira vs Kara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Girl #989 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dear, beloved, darling"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Italian Turkish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Akira Rank #2,515

Kara Rank #989

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Akira or Kara more popular?

Kara is more popular, ranked #989 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Akira and Kara mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Akira and Kara boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Kara is primarily a girl name.