Akiko
ah-KEE-koh
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Meaning: Bright child, autumn child
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Akira
Girl · Japanese · Medium name
- Meaning
- Bright, clear, intelligent
- Pronunciation
- ah-KEE-ruh
- Origin
- Japanese
- Popularity
- Rare in Japan (2023)
From Japanese meaning bright or clear; kanji varies.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Japanese
Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia
Also recorded as Boy and Gender-neutral.
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Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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