Haru

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAH-roo /ˈhɑ.ru/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese haru, 'spring (the season)'; also 'sunlight, clear weather' (kanji-dependent)Medium

In 30 seconds: Spring and sunlight: Haru is Japanese for 'spring' (and 'sunlight'). Soft, bright, and warm — used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese haru, 'spring (the season)'; also 'sunlight, clear weather' (kanji-dependent)

U.S. rank (2025)#3794 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 312

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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, 'spring (the season)' — and, depending on the kanji, 'sunlight' or 'clear weather'. A soft, bright nature name across Japan, used for both sexes, here for boys.

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

Did you know? Haru means 'spring' (the season) in Japanese — and, with other kanji, 'sunlight, clear weather'; a soft, bright nature name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 72%

Japanese references — haru — kanji-dependent

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haru mean?

Haru is Japanese for 'spring' (and, by kanji, 'sunlight, clear weather').

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 boy's name.

How popular is Haru?

Haru is a rare name in the U.S.