What does Akira mean?
Akira is commonly written with a kanji meaning “bright” or “clear.”
What does Hinata mean?
Hinata means “a sunny place” or “toward the sun.”
Akira vs Hinata
Which is more popular?
Akira is more popular than Hinata today: about 257 US babies were given the name Akira in 2025, compared with 24 named Hinata.
| Akira | Hinata | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Bright, clear | Sunny place |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Pronunciation | ah-KEE-rah | hee-NAH-tah |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1973 | 2005 |
| Peak year | 2008 (424) | 2023 (49) |
| In 2025 | 257 | 24 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Akira
Hinata
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Akira | Hinata |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,378 | 226 |
| 2010s | 2,521 | 193 |
| 2000s | 2,625 | 29 |
| 1990s | 955 | 0 |
| 1980s | 288 | 0 |
| 1970s | 50 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akira or Hinata more popular?
Akira is more popular than Hinata today: about 257 US babies were given the name Akira in 2025, compared with 24 named Hinata.
What is the difference between Akira and Hinata?
Akira means Bright, clear (Japanese origin), while Hinata means Sunny place (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Akira or Hinata?
In US records, Akira first appears in 1973 and Hinata in 2005, so Akira has the longer recorded history.