Akira
boy name#2539 in 2025Akira entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #937 in 1927, ranks #2539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
#2539
rank today
#937
peak (1927)
52
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1876 |
| 1920s | #1268 |
| 1930s | #2388 |
| 1960s | #4013 |
| 1970s | #4161 |
| 1980s | #3224 |
| 1990s | #3239 |
| 2000s | #2896 |
| 2010s | #3538 |
| 2020s | #2680 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Akira has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Akira are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Akira alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 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 #2539 among US boy names in 2025, with 52 babies given the name.
- When was the name Akira most popular?
- Akira peaked in 1927, reaching #937 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Akira with classmates?
- Akira will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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