Akira vs Greta

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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Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Greta Rank #856

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #961 for Akira.

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

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Greta

Ingrid Astrid Klaus Henrik Matilda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Greta more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Akira at #961 in the United States.

What do Akira and Greta mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin).

Are Akira and Greta boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a girl name. Greta is primarily a girl name.

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