Akari

The first name Akari is a female name that originates from Japanese and carries the meaning 'the light'.

What does the name Akari mean?

Akari is a female first name whose origin lies in Japanese and translates to 'the light'.

Where does the name Akari come from?

The name Akari has Japanese roots and is composed of the term akari (明かり), which means 'the light' in Japanese. It is used in the Japanese language and is written in Kanji.

How do you pronounce Akari?

The sound structure of the name Akari is three syllables and flowing. It is typically pronounced as 'A-ka-ri' [aˈkaːʁi], with the first syllable starting with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllable has a clear, calm emphasis and gently transitions to the last syllable. The bright '-ri' at the end provides a clear and light conclusion. Akari conveys a friendly, lively, and modern effect – a name with harmonious structure, gentle dynamics, and approachable aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Akari is a relatively common first name. In 2021, it reached 3,608th place on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2011 at 1,649th place. Over the last ten years, Akari has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Akari ranks 4,654th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aka / Aki

Famous people

• Akari Akaza (main character in the anime 'Yuru Yuri')
• Akari Asahina (Japanese model)
• Akari Hayami (singer from Japan)
• Akari Hibino (Japanese voice actress)
• Akari Hinomoto (anime character from Digimon Xros Wars)
• Akari Oumi (Japanese volleyball player)
• Akari Saho (singer from Colombia)
• Akari Uemura (singer)
• Akari Yoshida (Japanese singer)