Akira is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #983 in 2025 with 257 recorded births. This places Akira in the top 6% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 424 births ranking #707. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 179.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 6,254 girls born was named Akira. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.