Akira is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1911 in 2010 with 11 recorded births. This places Akira in the top 32% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 13 births ranking #1456. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 83.3%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 31,477 boys born was named Akira. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.