Akira

Unisex

Meaning

Bright, clear, ideal.

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/Ι‘ΛΛˆkiːrΙ™/

Alt. Spellings

Akyra

Traits associated with the name Akira:

Dogs named Akira tend to be loving. This name is also associated with companionship, intelligence, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Akira?

That you have an appreciation for Japanese culture and a creative spirit.

Is Akira a good dog name?

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!

Popularity: Overall

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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.

Popularity: Historical Trend

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.

Popularity: United States

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.

Popularity: Around The World

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 dog names
japanese

A popular unisex name and iconic anime film in Japan.

nerdy dog names
nerdy

This moniker references a cult-classic Japanese anime film.

Dog names like Akira:

red bean
night rain
Morning beauty
Elf King
Japanese for 'harmony; spirit or energy
Sanskrit for 'sky
Akira dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (14)

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Adopte una perrita Akira y la entiendo mucho de su comportamiento (Bogota D.C., Colombia)
I love Akira
May 22, 2024 β—† Translated

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CRISTINA (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
That's how I named my mini toy poodle dog. Sweet, super intelligent, hyperactive and very companionable.
November 16, 2023 β—† Translated

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Akira Bella (Metro Manila, Philippines)
I love ❀dog Akira is her name she's very sweet everytime you look at her always smilling and i feel safe even i'm alone at home.
August 20, 2023

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Celia, Argentina (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
My dog is called Akira and all the described qualities and characteristics coincide with her. One rainy day he appeared crying at the door of the house, he was approximately 2 months old and he came to stay. She is very cuddly, affectionate and intelligent.
February 05, 2023 β—† Translated

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Akira (Morelos, Mexico)
I liked the name for my dog because she is cute like a baby, she is very affectionate, apart from being a gift from God, with her I feel safe β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️
February 03, 2023 β—† Translated

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Me llamo Joel soy de leΓ³n Guanajuato (San Luis PotosΓ­, Mexico)
The family liked that name very much, it is the name of my Husky dog
December 23, 2022 β—† Translated

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Akira (Lima, Peru)
It is my pet my adorable we love it Much very intelligent is a daughter in the family
November 27, 2022 β—† Translated

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Mi perra se llama Akira (Provincia de Panama, Panama)
My dog's name is Akira and just as it means, she's happy, intelligent
November 26, 2022 β—† Translated

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Rocio (Veracruz, Mexico)
I love Akira's name that's my puppy's name bb
August 16, 2022 β—† Translated

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Akyra (Jalisco, Mexico)
I loved him πŸ’ž that's how we named our dog granddaughter a female chihuahua
August 12, 2022 β—† Translated

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Akira (Coahuila, Mexico)
I loved the name for my pitbull dog that I recently adopted :)
July 26, 2022 β—† Translated

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(Guanajuato, Mexico)
It is a beautiful name and my doberman girl likes it πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ»
June 20, 2022 β—† Translated

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Nathaly Cano (Departamento del Meta, Colombia)
It's a beautiful name like my Pinscher puppy.
May 13, 2022 β—† Translated

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Maca (MΓ©xico, Mexico)
I liked that name of my pitbull dog
January 06, 2022 β—† Translated

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