Hikari

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Hikari Pronunciation

Hikari is pronounced hee-KAH-ree /hiˈkɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese hikari, 'light; radiance; a beam of light' (the meaning may shade with the kanji)Low

In 30 seconds: Light; radiance: Hikari is Japanese 'light'. Lyrical, bright, and warm (said 'hee-KAH-ree').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese hikari, 'light; radiance; a beam of light' (the meaning may shade with the kanji)

U.S. rank (2024)#7024 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 269

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Hikari comes from Japanese hikari, 'light; radiance; a beam of light' (the shade of meaning can vary with the kanji written). A lyrical, bright name, used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'hee-KAH-ree').

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

Did you know? Hikari means 'light; radiance; a beam of light' in Japanese — a lyrical, bright name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'hee-KAH-ree').

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References — Hikari — Japanese etymology

Variations

HikaruHikariko

Nicknames

Hika

Themes & Styles

Japanese

If you like Hikari…

Akari— a fellow Japanese 'light' girls' name

Hinata— a sound-neighbor Japanese 'sunlight' name

Akira— another Japanese 'bright' name

Himari— shares Hikari's Japanese roots

Kairi— echoes that soft -ri sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Hikari?

Hikari is pronounced hee-KAH-ree (/hiˈkɑ.ri/). Press play above to hear Hikari said aloud.

How do you say Hikari?

Hikari is said hee-KAH-ree (/hiˈkɑ.ri/). Press play above to hear Hikari said aloud.

What does the name Hikari mean?

Hikari is Japanese for 'light; radiance; a beam of light' (the shade may vary with the kanji).

Is Hikari a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Hikari?

Hikari is a rare name in the U.S.