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Akira

Recorded 1913–2025 · United States

Akira was most popular in 2008, when 453 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,230 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,653, with 309 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 9,837 people named Akira.

Most popular in2008
Rank that year#1,230
Births that year453
Total since 18809,837

Akira over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Akira’s peak in 2008. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org