Akira vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Akira at #961 in the United States.

What do Akira and Noah mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Akira and Noah boy or girl names?

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

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