Akira vs Caison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Girl #961 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brilliant, intelligent"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aki, Kira

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Caison Rank #2,487

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #2487 for Caison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akira ___

  • Akira Jade
  • Akira Rose
  • Akira Lynn
  • Akira Elise
  • Akira Noel
  • Akira Sage

Caison ___

  • Caison James
  • Caison Lee
  • Caison Wayne
  • Caison Allen
  • Caison Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Caison

Brayden Jaylen Paisley Kinsley Ryker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Caison more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Caison at #2487 in the United States.

What do Akira and Caison mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Caison means "hollow, empty space" (French origin).

Are Akira and Caison boy or girl names?

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

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