Akihiro
Meaningoften bright and broad · Japanese
Akihiro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “bright and broad”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Akihiro would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationAkihiro peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Akihiro you'd meet today is about 34 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Akihiros too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Akihiro would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAkihiro first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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About the name Akihiro
Akihiro is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often bright and broad”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Akihiro
What does the name Akihiro mean?
Akihiro means “often bright and broad” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Robert (“bright fame”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Roberto (“bright fame”) and Albert (“noble and bright”).
What is the origin of the name Akihiro?
Akihiro is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Akihiro a boy or girl name?
Akihiro is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Akihiro.
How popular is the name Akihiro?
Akihiro ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1991, when it reached #7,271.
What names are similar to Akihiro?
If you like Akihiro, you might also like Robert, Arjun, Roberto and Albert.
What should I know before naming my baby Akihiro?
Akihiro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “bright and broad”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.