Akira Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Akira originates from Japanese, meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. It has evolved in various forms throughout history, particularly in literature and media. The name is associated with positive traits such as creativity and intelligence, and it has gained popularity in modern culture, especially through anime. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Akira is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Akira has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Akira' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1485th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2333rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5057th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3144th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2913th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3111th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9197th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2513th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 979th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1105th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Akira' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Akira"
Pronunciation
/əˈkɪrə/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
The name Akira is derived from the Japanese characters 明, which means 'bright' or 'clear', and 章, which means 'chapter' or 'design'.
Meaning
bright, clear
Language Evolution
Akira (present), Akira (historical forms in literature)
Historical Usage
The name Akira has been used in Japan for centuries, gaining popularity especially in the 20th century due to cultural depictions in anime and literature.
Variants & Derivatives
Aki, Akiko, Akira (as a surname)
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Akira is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and intelligence, largely due to its representation in popular culture.
Famous People
Akira Kurosawa, a renowned film director, Akira Yoshino, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Akira"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Akira"
"Akira" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1485th of 7545 | 391 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2333rd of 6773 | 189 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5057th of 10718 | 65 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3144th of 16616 | 288 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2913th of 24088 | 571 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3111th of 23106 | 454 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9197th of 19264 | 56 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2513th of 27321 | 732 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 979th of 35406 | 3,991 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1105th of 30306 | 2,776 |
Regional Popularity of "Akira" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
24.87% 284th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
32.45% 502nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
54.59% 2443rd/4475 |
- |
34.15% 2157th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
60.67% 3133rd/5164 |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
23.22% 1733rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
65.92% 2958th/4487 |
69.39% 4734th/6822 |
29.60% 1858th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Akira" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
41.32% 1849th/4475 |
41.91% 2177th/5194 |
51.75% 3269th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.08% 966th/4582 |
20.31% 1049th/5164 |
10.39% 760th/7313 |
19.87% 1483rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.85% 990th/3984 |
24.94% 1119th/4487 |
17.09% 1166th/6822 |
17.26% 1083rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Akira"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Akira" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.