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Himari

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How to Pronounce Himari

Pronounced hee-MAH-ree /hiˈmɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese hi, 'sun, light', plus mari (often 'jasmine, ball, truth') — 'sunny jasmine; sunlight'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sunny jasmine: Himari is Japanese for 'sunlight and jasmine'. Bright, lyrical, and warm.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese hi, 'sun, light', plus mari (often 'jasmine, ball, truth') — 'sunny jasmine; sunlight'

U.S. rank (2025)#5144 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 77

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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

Himari comes from Japanese hi, 'sun, light', plus mari (which, depending on the kanji, can mean 'jasmine', 'a ball', or 'truth') — 'sunny jasmine; sunlight, hope' (the kanji vary, which we note). A bright, lyrical, hugely popular modern girls' name across Japan (said 'hee-MAH-ree').

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

Did you know? Himari joins Japanese hi, 'sun, light', with mari (variously 'jasmine', 'a ball', or 'truth') — 'sunny jasmine; sunlight' — a bright, lyrical, hugely popular modern Japanese girls' name (said 'hee-MAH-ree').

Overall data confidence 70%

Japanese references — Himari — kanji vary

Variations

HimawariHinari

Nicknames

Hima

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Himari mean?

Himari is Japanese for 'sunny jasmine; sunlight' (hi, 'sun', plus mari); the kanji vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Himari?

It's said hee-MAH-ree /hiˈmɑ.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Himari a boy or girl name?

Himari is a girl's name.

How popular is Himari?

Himari is a rare name in the U.S.