Holding steady.
Popularity of Akeira since 1993
Babies named Akeira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 118 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Akeira first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, a modern coinage that reached its peak popularity in 2009. The name has never entered the top 1000 and has maintained a stable trajectory since the 2000s, remaining rare across all states. Its most common variant is Akira, though the spelling with an 'e' distinguishes it as a distinctly American invention. The name fits comfortably alongside similarly styled modern names like Alaya and Kenzie, offering a fresh sound without a deep-rooted etymology.
Akeira first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, likely as a modern respelling of the Japanese name Akira (meaning 'bright' or 'clear') or as an invented name drawing on the fashionable -ira suffix. Its use has remained infrequent and concentrated in the United States, without a clear linguistic lineage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Akeira
Names that share Akeira's style, for a brother or sister.
