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Akira

male

Meaning

"Bright; Clear"

Japanese given name with multiple possible kanji spellings, commonly interpreted with meanings such as bright, clear, or intelligent.

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Popularity History of Akira

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2499Ranked in 2024

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Akira was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+155

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Akira

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Quick Facts

OriginJapanese
Syllables3
Length5 letters

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