Athan vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athan

Boy #2,333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, deathless"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Athan Rank #2,333

Akira Rank #2,515

Athan is more popular, ranked #2333 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Athan or Akira more popular?

Athan is more popular, ranked #2333 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Athan and Akira mean?

Athan means "immortal, deathless" (Greek origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Athan and Akira boy or girl names?

Athan is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.