Arlin vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlin

Boy #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Arlin Rank #2,419

Akira Rank #2,515

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Arlin or Akira more popular?

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Arlin and Akira mean?

Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Arlin and Akira boy or girl names?

Arlin is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.