Akira vs Kyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Girl #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord, master"

Origin: Greek kyrios

English Irish Persian American

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Akira Rank #2,515

Kyra Rank #722

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Akira or Kyra more popular?

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Akira and Kyra mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Akira and Kyra boy or girl names?

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