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Japanese

Akira

Unisex
Meaning

Akira means sun, bright, or clear.

Demographic Rank #209 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic A-Ki-Ra
Syllables 3
Starting Sound A
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Akira

Aa
IPA Notation /ʌkɪrʌ/
Transliteration Akira
Root Representation Akira
Script Form Akira
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Akira

22 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Master Builder (Master Number 22)

Core Personality Traits
Master Craftsmanship Leadership Force Pragmatism

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Japanese
Category Japanese
Gender Unisex
Name Length 5 Letters
Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Akira

👦 Brother Name Ideas

Aabraham Aabraham means father of many. Aaden Aaden means fire or little fire. Aadolf A lovely baby name of Finnish (Rare) origin, traditionally chosen for boys.

👧 Sister Name Ideas

Aadhya Aadhya means the first power and creator. It is associated with Goddess Durga and symbolizes strength and perfection. Aafje Aafje means elf. Aaliyah Aaliyah means ascending, highborn, exalted, sublime, or lofty.

✨ Twin Name Pairs

Akira & Aabraham Boy
Aabraham means father of many.
Akira & Aaden Boy
Aaden means fire or little fire.
Akira & Aadhya Girl
Aadhya means the first power and creator. It is associated with Goddess Durga and symbolizes strength and perfection.
Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Akira

AkiraAaren
Aaren means exalted, lofty, inspired, high mountain, or light bringer.1 Syllables
AkiraAavya
Aavya means belonging to a sheep, woollen, or obstruction.1 Syllables
AkiraAbia
Abia means God is my father, yahweh is my father, or my father.1 Syllables
AkiraAbiah
A lovely baby name of Biblical origin, traditionally chosen for children.1 Syllables
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Akira

Rhythm Cadence

Trochaic (Balanced Double Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
Abera Adara Afra Ainara
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Akira

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Japanese Naming Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Akira

What does the name Akira mean?▼

The name Akira means "Akira means sun, bright, or clear.".

What is the origin and category of the name Akira?▼

The name Akira has origins in Japanese naming customs and is categorized under Japanese.

How do you pronounce Akira?▼

The name Akira is pronounced A-Ki-Ra (/ʌkɪrʌ/) with 3 syllables.

Similar Meaning Names

'Abbas Boy

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'Elî Boy

'Elî means ascension, My God, My God is an oath, or torch.

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Aabraham Boy

Aabraham means father of many.

Finnish (Rare) View details →
Aaden Boy

Aaden means fire or little fire.

English (Modern) View details →