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Haru

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Pronounced HAH-roo /ˈhɑ.ru/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese haru, variously 'spring (the season)', 'the sun', and 'clear weather'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Spring; sun; clear weather: Haru is Japanese 'spring'. Lyrical, fresh, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'HAH-roo').
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom Japanese haru, variously 'spring (the season)', 'the sun', and 'clear weather'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7618 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Haru comes from Japanese haru, variously 'spring (the season)', 'the sun', and 'clear weather' (different kanji give different senses; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, fresh Japanese name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, spring-and-sun at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Haru means variously 'spring (the season)', 'the sun', and 'clear weather' in Japanese (different characters) — a lyrical, fresh name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'HAH-roo').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Haru — routes layered

Variations

HarukaHarukoHarumi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haru mean?

Haru is Japanese, variously 'spring', 'the sun', and 'clear weather'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Haru?

It's said HAH-roo /ˈhɑ.ru/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haru a boy or girl name?

Haru is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Haru?

Haru is a rare name in the U.S.

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