Akio vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akio

Boy #4,083 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"luminous hero"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,083
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aki

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Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,001
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Akio Rank #4,083
Imari Rank #4,001

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #4083 for Akio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akio ___

  • Akio James
  • Akio Kai
  • Akio Lee
  • Akio Ren
  • Akio Hiroshi
  • Akio Taro

Imari ___

  • Imari James
  • Imari Cole
  • Imari Kai
  • Imari Reed
  • Imari Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Akio

Hiroshi Kenji Yuki Hana Sakura

If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akio or Imari more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Akio at #4083 in the United States.

What do Akio and Imari mean?

Akio means "luminous hero" (Japanese origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Akio and Imari boy or girl names?

Akio is primarily a boy name. Imari is primarily a boy name.

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