Akira is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #970 in 2006 with 270 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 424 births ranking #707. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 193.5%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 7,041 girls born was named Akira. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.