Akira vs Cassidy

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
Cassidy Rank #476

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 vs #961 for Akira.

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

Cassidy ___

  • Cassidy Rose
  • Cassidy Ann
  • Cassidy Jane
  • Cassidy Renee
  • Cassidy Elizabeth
  • Cassidy Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Akira

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If you choose Cassidy

Montana Savannah Ryder Colton Dakota

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Cassidy more popular?

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Akira at #961 in the United States.

What do Akira and Cassidy mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish origin).

Are Akira and Cassidy boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a girl name. Cassidy is primarily a girl name.

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