Akira vs Kaycee

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
Kaycee Rank #1,381

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #1381 for Kaycee.

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

Kaycee ___

  • Kaycee Lynn
  • Kaycee Ann
  • Kaycee Marie
  • Kaycee Jo
  • Kaycee Lee
  • Kaycee Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Kaycee

Kelsey Tyler Jordan Delaney Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Kaycee more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Kaycee at #1381 in the United States.

What do Akira and Kaycee mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Kaycee means "alert, watchful" (Irish Cathasach origin).

Are Akira and Kaycee boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a girl name. Kaycee is primarily a girl name.

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