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Akira

Akira ranks #1,642 out of 11,202 cat names in our data (the #1 cat name is Luna). Across all 2 places, 3 cats carry the name. It's also a dog name: #293 among girl dog names.
Akira's popularity trend

Akira's share of cats, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank.

0.005%0.01%0.015%2013201520172019
Cats in our data
3
across 2 places
Popularity rank
#1,642
of 11,202 cat names
5-year rank move
−1,082
2014 → 2019
Gender split
—
too few recorded
What does Akira mean?
3 syllablesOrigin: Japanese

Akira is a Japanese given name generally understood to mean "bright" or "intelligent," though its exact sense can shift depending on which kanji characters are used to write it. It's a well-known name across Japanese film and animation.

Akira feels sharp and modern, a fitting name for a quick, clever companion who always seems one step ahead.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Akira shows up

Cats named Akira per place, against that place's total.

PlaceShare
SeattleWA, US0.02%
TorontoON, CA<0.01%

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