Akira - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Akira \a-ki-

is of Japanese origin, and its meaning is "bright, clear, ideal".

Baby names that sound like Akira are Egor, Ygor, Igor and Yakar. Other similar baby names are Akiva and Akila.

Akira is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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