Akira is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1345 in 1997 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 13 births ranking #1456. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 50.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 34,938 boys born was named Akira. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.