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Akira

Akira ranks #293 out of 5,428 girl dog names in our data (the #1 girl dog name is Bella). Across all 12 places, 107 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #1,642 for cats.
Akira's popularity trend

Akira's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2007.

0.003%0.005%0.008%0.01%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
107
across 12 places
Popularity rank
#293
of 5,428 girl dog names
5-year rank move
−227
2020 → 2025
Gender split
91% girls
91% girls9% boys
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

Akira's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.2%
ZürichSwitzerland0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Akira

AkitaKiraMiraShakiraKeiraMoiraAmiraShiraElviraSaphiraLiraSamira

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Japanese Dog Names