Akira vs Emry

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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Emry

Girl #1,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength"

Origin: Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,784
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmie, Emz

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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Emry Rank #1,784

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #1784 for Emry.

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

Emry ___

  • Emry Jane
  • Emry Rose
  • Emry Grace
  • Emry Claire
  • Emry Kate
  • Emry Fern

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Emry

Ivy Wren Finn Archer Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Emry more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Emry at #1784 in the United States.

What do Akira and Emry mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Emry means "home strength" (Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri origin).

Are Akira and Emry boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a girl name. Emry is primarily a girl name.

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