Akari
Meaning
"lamplight, torch"
Origin: Japanese
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,630
- Total SSA Count
- 104
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kari, Aki
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"lamplight, torch"
Origin: Japanese
"mysterious Quranic letters, known only to God"
Origin: Arabic Quranic
Akari is more popular, ranked #1630 vs #1721 for Taha.
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Akari is more popular, ranked #1630 compared to Taha at #1721 in the United States.
Akari means "lamplight, torch" (Japanese origin). Taha means "mysterious Quranic letters, known only to God" (Arabic Quranic origin).
Akari is primarily a boy name. Taha is primarily a boy name.