Erika spelled backward
Akire is a modern creation formed by reversing the name Erika. While it lacks an ancient etymological root, it functions as a unique, palindromic-style variation of the Germanic name Erika, which means 'eternal ruler'.
Less common today
Akire isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,496 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
