Braiden vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Braiden

Boy #2,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon, descendant of the salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Braiden Rank #2,400

Akira Rank #2,515

Braiden is more popular, ranked #2400 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Braiden or Akira more popular?

Braiden is more popular, ranked #2400 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Braiden and Akira mean?

Braiden means "salmon, descendant of the salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Braiden and Akira boy or girl names?

Braiden is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.