Grayden vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayden

Boy #2,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gray valley, son of the gray one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,699
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,515
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Grayden Rank #2,699
Akira Rank #2,515

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 vs #2699 for Grayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayden or Akira more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 compared to Grayden at #2699 in the United States.

What do Grayden and Akira mean?

Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Grayden and Akira boy or girl names?

Grayden is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.

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