Akira vs Demetri

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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Demetri

Boy #2,565 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of the earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,565
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dee, Tri

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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Demetri Rank #2,565

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #2565 for Demetri.

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

Demetri ___

  • Demetri James
  • Demetri Alexander
  • Demetri Michael
  • Demetri Nikolai
  • Demetri Theodore
  • Demetri Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Demetri

Anastasia Nikolai Tatiana Alexei Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Demetri more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Demetri at #2565 in the United States.

What do Akira and Demetri mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin).

Are Akira and Demetri boy or girl names?

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

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