FIRST NAME
Akira
Akira is the 2,218th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 5,369 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,922 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #2,218 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
5,369
living · #2,218
BABIES NAMED AKIRA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1973–2025
2025257
As a female name, Akira peaked in 2008, when 424 babies were named Akira (the #707 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #3,257 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,922
living · #3,257
BABIES NAMED AKIRA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1913–2025
202552
As a male name, Akira peaked in 1927, when 54 babies were named Akira (the #938 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)