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Mira vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mira

Girl #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wonderful, admirable"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Slavic Indian Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#380
Total SSA Count
820
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mira Rank #380
Akira Rank #2,515

Mira is more popular, ranked #380 vs #2515 for Akira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mira or Akira more popular?

Mira is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Mira and Akira mean?

Mira means "wonderful, admirable" (Latin origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Mira and Akira boy or girl names?

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

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