Akira

Akira has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Akira isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Akira is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Akira was, in the past month, the 81st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Akira is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Akira was viewed 326 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Akira's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Akira is most adored in Minnesota, North Dakota and Nevada.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Indiana, Tennessee and Delaware.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Akira.

Most popular breeds named Akira:

1. Siberian Husky
2. German Shepherd
3. Akita Breed
4. Chow Chow
5. Miniature Pinscher

Akira is found in these categories:

japanese

A popular unisex name and iconic anime film in Japan.

nerdy

This moniker references a cult-classic Japanese anime film.