Akira vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Akira at #961 in the United States.

What do Akira and Theodore mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Akira and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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