Akira vs Tegan

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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Tegan

Girl #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved treasure"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,062
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Teg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Tegan Rank #2,062

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #2062 for Tegan.

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

Tegan ___

  • Tegan Rose
  • Tegan Leigh
  • Tegan Grace
  • Tegan Nia
  • Tegan Claire
  • Tegan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Tegan

Megan Dylan Rhiannon Owen Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Tegan more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Tegan at #2062 in the United States.

What do Akira and Tegan mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Tegan means "darling, beloved treasure" (Welsh origin).

Are Akira and Tegan boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a girl name. Tegan is primarily a girl name.

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