Akira is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1447 in 2008 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 51 births ranking #760. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 171.4%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 16,619 girls born was named Akira. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.