Akira vs Tre

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

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Tre

Boy #2,630 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"three (numeric)"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

American African-American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,630
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Tre Rank #2,630

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #2630 for Tre.

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

Tre ___

  • Tre Anthony
  • Tre Michael
  • Tre James
  • Tre Xavier
  • Tre Darius
  • Tre Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Tre

Marcus Jordan Simone Nia Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Tre more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Tre at #2630 in the United States.

What do Akira and Tre mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Tre means "three (numeric)" (Italian origin).

Are Akira and Tre boy or girl names?

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

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