Akira vs Exodus

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Exodus Rank #2,585

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #2585 for Exodus.

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

Exodus ___

  • Exodus James
  • Exodus Michael
  • Exodus Elijah
  • Exodus Isaiah
  • Exodus Zion
  • Exodus David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Exodus

Genesis Zion Elijah Israel Leviticus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Exodus more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Exodus at #2585 in the United States.

What do Akira and Exodus mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Exodus means "departure, going out" (Greek origin).

Are Akira and Exodus boy or girl names?

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

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