Akira vs Kashmere

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake of the sage Kashyapa (Sanskrit etymology)"

Origin: Sanskrit

American South Asian

✓ All Clear

Akira Rank #2,515

Kashmere Rank #2,641

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 vs #2641 for Kashmere.

Is Akira or Kashmere more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 compared to Kashmere at #2641 in the United States.

What do Akira and Kashmere mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Kashmere means "lake of the sage Kashyapa (Sanskrit etymology)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Akira and Kashmere boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Kashmere is primarily a boy name.