Akari
Akari is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Light, brightness, or clarity.
Origin and history
Akari is a Japanese name that translates to light or brightness. While traditionally more common for females in Japan, it has seen rising unisex usage in the United States in recent years. Its modern phonetic appeal has contributed to its growing popularity among American parents.
Popularity in the United States
1,278 babies in the United States have been named Akari since 1880. It ranks #3426 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1104.
States where it is most popular
- FL (11.4 %)
- NC (9.7 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 64 |
| 2010-2019 | 266 |
| 2020-2029 | 948 |
Fun facts
- In Japanese, Akari can be written with various kanji combinations, most commonly associated with light or brightness.
- The name has seen significant growth in published U.S. birth records in the 2020s compared to previous decades.