Akira is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #845 in 2007 with 336 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 424 births ranking #707. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 265.2%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 5,722 girls born was named Akira. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.