Akira is a common Japanese given name. It means "bright", "intelligent", or "clear". There are several Kanji for Akira. One popular Kanji is . Though Akira is normally used to name males, it can be a female name as well.
Akira is also an anglicized female version of the Scottish male name Acair, meaning "anchor."
Akira is also an anglicized female version of the Scottish male name Acair, meaning "anchor."
Akira is used in Nigeria as a unisex name.