Akira is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1229 in 2025 with 26 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 51 births ranking #760. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 271.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 9,742 girls born was named Akira. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.