Akira vs Cy

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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Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

Cultural Roots

American Western Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,349
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Cy Rank #2,349

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #2349 for Cy.

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

Cy ___

  • Cy James
  • Cy Morgan
  • Cy Lee
  • Cy Dean
  • Cy Ray
  • Cy Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Cy

Beau Rex Axel June Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Cy more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Akira and Cy mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Akira and Cy boy or girl names?

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

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