Akari

Akari - A very unique male name

Akari appeared on the charts for the first time in 2017 on position #3758. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Akari and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Akari? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Akari. The baby boy name Akari was given to 518 baby boys in 2025, ranking #543 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,831 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Akari peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 543.

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Akari is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Akari is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #157 - and is the least popular in California at position #958.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Akari is where you live.

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Akari origin and meaning

Japanese

In Japanese, Akari is a name and word for 'light, brightness' (as in a lamp's glow); the meaning of Japanese names depends on the kanji chosen

Akari is an established Japanese girls' name; its US story is strange and recent — the boys' entry appears only in 2017 and jumped from #2288 in 2020 to #543 in 2025, a surge with no documented single cause. Its use for American boys is a new, local development.

Attested etymology

Akari is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Akari, pop culture references for the name Akari and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Akari

We've found the following names that sound similar to Akari, sorted by popularity.

Asher / Azariah / Akira / Azari / Azir / Azaire / Aasir / Ashar / Akshar / Askari /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Akari

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Akari a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Akari?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-KAH-ree · /əˈkɑːri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2017, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents are drawn to its light meaning and soft, vowel-rich sound, crossing cultural lines for it.

Worth knowing

• In Japan Akari is a girls' name — a boy Akari cuts against the name's home-country usage.