Akira vs Chace

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

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Chace

Boy #2,635 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hunter, one who hunts or pursues"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,635
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cha, Chy, Chie

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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Chace Rank #2,635

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #2635 for Chace.

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

Chace ___

  • Chace Michael
  • Chace Thomas
  • Chace William
  • Chace Alexander
  • Chace Robert
  • Chace James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Chace

Drake Blaine Tanner Sloane Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Chace more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Chace at #2635 in the United States.

What do Akira and Chace mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Chace means "hunter, one who hunts or pursues" (Old French origin).

Are Akira and Chace boy or girl names?

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

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