Akira is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2539 in 2025 with 52 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 54 births ranking #2499. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 62.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 32,848 boys born was named Akira. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.