Akira vs Henley

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

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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Henley Rank #959

Henley is more popular, ranked #959 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

Henley ___

  • Henley Rose
  • Henley Grace
  • Henley Mae
  • Henley Claire
  • Henley Anne
  • Henley Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Henley

Hollis Waverly Hadley Whitley Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Henley more popular?

Henley is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Akira at #961 in the United States.

What do Akira and Henley mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Henley means "high meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Akira and Henley boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a girl name. Henley is primarily a girl name.

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