girl · Japanese

Akira

/A-ki-ra/

Meaning: Bright, clear

Akira at a glance

Meaning: Bright, clear
Origin: Japanese
Religion: Secular
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: A-ki-ra
Syllables: 3
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Akeera, Akirah, Akir, Aceera, Akeeriya, Akeerra

Lucky details for Akira

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Akira is a Japanese name meaning “bright, clear”. Parents choose Akira for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Akira reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Akii Akir Akiy Aky

Middle Names

Aanya Amritia Aaleeiah

Sibling Names

Haruto Harutonah Kaitonah Renoya

Compatible Names

Aiko Akeerra Aicon Meinya Reekon Yooki

FAQs about the name Akira

What does the name Akira mean?

Akira means “bright, clear” and comes from a Japanese root.

Is Akira a boy or girl name?

Akira is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Akira?

Akira is pronounced A-ki-ra (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Akira?

The lucky number for Akira is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Akira?

Popular short forms include Akii, Akir, Akiy, Aky.