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Akirah

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Pronounced ah-KEER-ah /ɑˈkir.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Akira — from Japanese, 'bright; clear; intelligent' (the sense depends on the characters); used here for girls; also a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bright; clear: Akirah spells Akira. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-KEER-ah').
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Origin LowJapanese, American
MeaningA spelling of Akira — from Japanese, 'bright; clear; intelligent' (the sense depends on the characters); used here for girls; also a modern coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11983 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 511

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Akirah is a spelling of Akira — from Japanese, 'bright; clear; intelligent' (the sense depends on the characters); in the U.S. it is used for girls and as a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-KEER-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a girls' spelling. Rare in this form, bright-and-clear at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Akira means 'bright; clear; intelligent' in Japanese (the sense depends on the characters) — Akirah is a spelling used for girls, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-KEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Akira — routes layered

Variations

AkiraAkeeraAkyra

Nicknames

Kira

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If you like Akirah…

Akira— the standard spelling
Kira— a short form
Amira— a sound-neighbor -ira girls' name
Shakira— another -ira girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akirah mean?

Akirah spells Akira — Japanese 'bright; clear; intelligent'; the sense depends on the characters, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Akirah?

It's said ah-KEER-ah /ɑˈkir.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Akirah a boy or girl name?

Akira is used for both sexes; Akirah is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Akirah?

Akirah is a rare name in the U.S.

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