Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Akihito Updated February 6, 2026 by Jennifer M. Akihito Gender: Male Origin: Japanese Meaning: Bright, Brilliant, Clear ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Akihito? The name Akihito is primarily a male name of Japanese origin that means Bright, Brilliant, Clear. People who like the name Akihito also like: Asahi, Akihiko, Akito, Akio, Kenchiro, Takeshi, Zentaro, Akiko, Manami, Aiko, Megumi, Ayumu, Keiko, Ayami Names like Akihito: Akecheta, August, Agata, Agost, Asta, Agatha, Asad, Augusta, Ajda, Ajit, As'ad, Acadia, Agot, Akito, Akikta, Acosta, Agueda, Agda Stats for the Name Akihito Akihito is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Akihito is currently not ranked in U.S. births