Akira vs Croix

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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Croix

Boy #2,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, the cross of Christ"

Origin: French via Latin

Cultural Roots

French French Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,561
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cro, Cry, Crie

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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Croix Rank #2,561

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #2561 for Croix.

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

Croix ___

  • Croix James
  • Croix Louis
  • Croix Henri
  • Croix Alexander
  • Croix Emmanuel
  • Croix David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Croix

Cruz Blaise Xavier Felix Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Croix more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Croix at #2561 in the United States.

What do Akira and Croix mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Croix means "cross, the cross of Christ" (French via Latin origin).

Are Akira and Croix boy or girl names?

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

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