2,567births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1927Peak · British Columbia
#1942France 2025
Akira is a boy name family recorded 2,567 times in 6 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in France (#1942 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1927, at 163.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Akira
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira | English | 2,020 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2539 | 1927 | ▲ 71 % |
| Akira | English | 230 | 🇫🇷 France | #1942 | 2024 | ▲ 279 % |
| Akira | English | 205 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2659 | 2005 | ▲ 9 % |
| Akira | English | 85 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1927 | – |
| Akira | English | 15 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | – | 2024 | – |
| Akira | English | 12 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2006 | – |
Questions about Akira
How popular is the name Akira?
In 2025 it ranked #1942 in France. Official registers record 2,567 births across 6 countries.
When was Akira most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1927, at 163.8 births per 100,000.
Is Akira a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Akira is a boy name.