Names Like Akira
If you love Akira — bright, clear, Japanese in origin — you’ll probably love these names too. We’ve matched them by origin, sound and popularity using real US naming data, so every suggestion is a genuine relative of Akira, never a random pick.
Most similar to Akira
Japanese names with a comparable feel and popularity.
Names with a similar meaning
Names that share Akira’s meaning or theme.
Girl
Helen
HEL-un
Torch, light · Greek
Boy Lucas
LOO-kus
Light-bringing; from Lucania · Latin
Boy Luke
LOOK
From Lucania; light · Greek
Girl Eleanor
EL-uh-ner
Of uncertain origin, often “light” · Greek
Girl Aurora
uh-ROR-uh
Dawn · Latin
Girl Nora
NOR-uh
Honour; light · Irish
Girl Lucy
LOO-see
Light · Latin
Girl Clara
KLAIR-uh
Bright, clear · Latin
Girl Elena
eh-LAY-nuh
Bright, shining light · Greek
Girl Lucia
loo-SEE-ah
Light · Spanish
Girl Phoebe
FEE-bee
Bright, radiant · Greek
Boy Arjun
AR-jun
Bright, shining · Sanskrit
Akira starts with A — more A names
Sibling names for Akira
Names that pair well with Akira for a brother, sister or middle name.
Girl
Hana
HAH-nah
Flower · Japanese
Boy Kenji
KEN-jee
Strong; wise ruler · Japanese
Girl Emi
EH-mee
Beautiful blessing · Japanese
Boy Ren
REN
Lotus; love · Japanese
Boy Ryu
RYOO
Dragon · Japanese
Girl Mei
MAY
Bright; sprout · Japanese
Girl Akari
ah-KAH-ree
Light, brightness · Japanese
Girl Sakura
sah-KOO-rah
Cherry blossom · Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What names are similar to Akira?
Names similar to Akira include Aoi, Hikaru, Hinata, Kanata, Makoto, Nagi — matched by origin, style and popularity.
What other names start with A like Akira?
Popular A names in the same style include Amari, Amani, Ayo.
What names go well with Akira?
Names that pair well with Akira include Hana, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Ryu.