| Gender | Unisex, but predominantly male |
|---|---|
| Language | Japanese |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | many meanings depending on the kanji used |
| Other names | |
| See also | Akiko |
Akira (あきら, アキラ) is a given name present in a few languages. It is a unisex, but predominantly male Japanese given name. There are several kanji for Akira.