Akira
girl name#983 in 2025Akira entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #707 in 2008, ranks #983 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1973–2025
#983
rank today
#707
peak (2008)
257
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6029 |
| 1980s | #3833 |
| 1990s | #1858 |
| 2000s | #977 |
| 2010s | #1025 |
| 2020s | #1093 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Akira has been most popular in CA, TX, IL.
Living bearers
About 7,700 people named Akira are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Akira alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Akira in 2025?
- Akira ranks #983 among US girl names in 2025, with 257 babies given the name.
- When was the name Akira most popular?
- Akira peaked in 2008, reaching #707 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Akira with classmates?
- Akira will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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