Tim vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Tim Rank #2,523

Akira Rank #2,515

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 vs #2523 for Tim.

Is Tim or Akira more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Tim and Akira mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Tim and Akira boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.