Akeira
A Japanese name of unconfirmed meaning, possibly derived from "ake" meaning "bright."
Name Census estimates that about 258 living Americans carry the first name Akeira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Akeira today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Akeira births was 2007 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Akeira. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Akeira with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
258
~ 1 in 1,328,505 Americans
Peak year
2007
25 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2020 SSA rank
#9,573
Tracked since 1993
Census
Akeira in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 210 people with the first name Akeira, which placed it at #37,260 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,260
National first-name rank
People counted
210
210 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
74.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Akeira
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Akeira is Black at 74.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.1%) and Hispanic (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Akeira described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Akeira at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American74.3% · 156
- Two or more races8.1% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 9
- White3.8% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.4% · 5
Popularity
Akeira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Akeira from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 118 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Akeira by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Akeira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Akeira
The name Akeira is believed to have its origins in the ancient Japanese language. The name is thought to be derived from the word "akeiro," which means "bright red" or "crimson" in Japanese. This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with the vibrant hues of nature or perhaps the colors of the rising sun, which holds great significance in Japanese culture.
While the exact time period of the name's origin remains uncertain, some historical records indicate that variations of the name were in use during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan. This era was known for its rich cultural and artistic achievements, and it is possible that the name was inspired by the colorful aesthetics and poetic traditions of that time.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Akeira can be found in the ancient Japanese literary work, "The Tale of Genji," written in the early 11th century by the renowned author Murasaki Shikibu. In this influential work, Akeira is depicted as a minor character, potentially indicating the name's usage during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Akeira, though their stories and accomplishments have often been overshadowed by the passage of time. One such figure was Akeira Masako (1567-1637), a prominent female painter and calligrapher during the Azuchi-Momoyama period in Japan. Her artworks were highly regarded for their delicate brushwork and innovative use of color.
Another notable bearer of the name was Akeira Tomiko (1887-1963), a Japanese educator and activist who dedicated her life to promoting women's rights and advocating for educational reforms. Her efforts played a significant role in shaping the modern educational landscape in Japan.
In the realm of literature, Akeira Miyako (1921-1998) was a celebrated poet and novelist whose works explored themes of identity, love, and the human condition. Her poetic anthology, "The Crimson Path," published in 1958, garnered critical acclaim and remains a cherished part of Japan's literary canon.
Furthermore, the name Akeira was also carried by Akeira Hiroshi (1933-2002), a renowned Japanese architect known for his innovative designs that seamlessly blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern architectural principles. His most notable work, the Akeira Museum of Art, stands as a testament to his artistic vision and architectural prowess.
While the name Akeira may not be as widely recognized as some other Japanese names, its rich history and cultural connections to the vibrant hues of nature and artistic expression make it a captivating and evocative choice. The individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries have left an indelible mark on various fields, showcasing the enduring appeal and significance of this ancient Japanese name.
People
Akeira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Akeira as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Akeira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Akeira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 258 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Akeira going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,328,505 US residents.
Is Akeira a common name?
We classify Akeira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 262 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Akeira most popular?
The single biggest year for Akeira was 2007, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Akeira is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Akeira in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 210 people with the name Akeira, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,260 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Akeira in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Akeira?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Akeira appears almost entirely female. Of the 217 people counted with this name, 99.1% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Akeira?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Akeira is Black at 74.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.1%) and Hispanic (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Akeira most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Akeira in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.3% (156 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Akeira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Akeira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Akeira in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Akeira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Akeira in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Akeira can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Akeira?
You can see how many people have the name Akeira on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.