Japanese Baby Names
489 Japanese names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 489 Japanese baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.
Japanese Girl Names
Amaya#180 in the U.S.Night rain — from Japanese ama (rain, heaven) + ya (arrow, valley, or night)Kyomi#548 in the U.S.From Japanese, commonly written with kanji combining kyo (京, 'capital city,' or 清, 'pure, cleanMina#597 in the U.S.From Persian mina meaning 'blue glass' or 'enamel,' also used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina (frAya#644 in the U.S.In Arabic, aya means verse of the Quran, sign, or miracle; in Hebrew it means bird of prey, speHana#658 in the U.S.In Japanese, hana means flower or blossom; in Arabic and Hebrew, a variant of Hannah meaning grKiyomi#765 in the U.S.Pure beauty or clean and beautiful; from the Japanese elements kiyo meaning pure or clean and mAmayah#841 in the U.S.A variant of Amaya (Japanese: night rain; Basque: the end) combined with a Hebrew-style -yah suEmi#882 in the U.S.In Japanese, Emi can be written with characters meaning beautiful blessing (e: blessing, mi: beYuna#952 in the U.S.In Japanese, Yuna can be written with kanji meaning kindness, gentle, or moon among other meaniKaya#966 in the U.S.Rock; from Turkish kaya (rock, cliff)Akira#983 in the U.S.Japanese name typically written with kanji meaning bright, clear, or intelligent, among other mKamiyah#985 in the U.S.A creative blend possibly combining Japanese kami meaning god, spirit, or divine with the HebreKaiya#994 in the U.S.From Japanese kai meaning ocean, sea, or forgiveness, combined with the suffix -ya or from HawaNori#1013 in the U.S.Law or rule (Japanese: nori/noru); also edible seaweed in Japanese culinary tradition; or a shoKairi#1030 in the U.S.Sea; from Japanese kai (sea) + ri (reason, logic, village) — also the name of a character in thKimora#1054 in the U.S.Possible African origin (Swahili/Yoruba region) or a creative blend; not definitively documenteKai#1133 in the U.S.Sea; from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean)Miya#1403 in the U.S.Beautiful, three arrows; temple shrineTori#1412 in the U.S.Bird; also victory as a Victoria short formSana#1449 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, resplendenceYuri#1491 in the U.S.LilyNami#1496 in the U.S."wave" (波), among other meanings depending on the kanjiMari#1510 in the U.S.A short form or variant of Mary/Maria, used in Welsh, Scandinavian, and other traditions; the uMika#1545 in the U.S.Japanese feminine name with meanings varying by kanji, such as 'beautiful fragrance'.Rumi#1718 in the U.S.Derived from the Arabic/Persian word for the region of Rum (Byzantine Anatolia); the surname ofRio#1813 in the U.S.RiverAkari#1861 in the U.S.BrightMiyori#1869 in the U.S.BeautifulMei#1960 in the U.S.Chinese name meaning 'beautiful' or 'plum blossom', depending on the character used.Sora#1972 in the U.S.SkyKaomi#2157 in the U.S.Japanese constructed name, commonly 'fragrant beauty' (ka 'fragrance' + mi 'beauty') depending Ren#2272 in the U.S.lotus, water lilyKaori#2353 in the U.S.fragrance, pleasant scent, aromaRina#2372 in the U.S.joy, song of joySayori#2373 in the U.S.peaceful, helpfulAiko#2378 in the U.S.love + child; little loved oneAsa#2402 in the U.S.healer, physicianKatana#2563 in the U.S.swordEmiko#2852 in the U.S.Favour, benefitManha#2947 in the U.S.Gift from AllahMasa#2995 in the U.S.In Japanese, Masa (雅) means elegant, graceful, or refined; alternate kanji can give meanings inNayomi#2997 in the U.S.Pleasantness; a phonetic and aesthetic variant of the Hebrew name NaomiSakura#3001 in the U.S.Cherry blossom (桜); in Japanese culture a universal symbol of beauty, renewal, and impermanenceKoi#3026 in the U.S.From the Japanese word 'koi' (鯉), meaning 'carp,' specifically the colorful ornamental variety;Yumi#3071 in the U.S.Japanese feminine name written with various kanji; common combinations include yu (reason, causSena#3105 in the U.S.Grace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and arSaori#3154 in the U.S.Written with kanji for 'sa' (sand, thread, early) and 'ori' (weaving), the most common reading Kayomi#3190 in the U.S.Japanese name written with kanji such as 香世美 or 花世美, meaning 'fragrant/beautiful generation, beMai#3245 in the U.S.Apricot blossom; from Vietnamese mai, the yellow flower of the lunar new yearEri#3286 in the U.S.A Japanese girls' name whose meaning depends on its kanji — common writings combine e, 'blessinAiya#3322 in the U.S.Variant of Aya, a Hebrew name meaning 'bird' or 'falcon'Amaiah#3325 in the U.S.Variant of Amaya/Amaia, the Basque name meaning 'the end'Saya#3364 in the U.S.Japanese girls' name written with varying kanji — commonly sa, 'sand' or 'silk', plus ya, 'nighYari#3628 in the U.S.Short form of Caribbean-Latina names like Yaritza and Yarely; also a Japanese word for 'spear'Amaiya#3634 in the U.S.Variant of Amaya — Basque 'the end' (from the novel Amaya) or a Japanese reading 'night rain'Kobe#3719 in the U.S.From Jacob, 'supplanter, holder of the heel' (Hebrew Yaakov); also the Japanese port city Kobe;Sayuri#3734 in the U.S.From Japanese sa, 'small', plus yuri, 'lily' — 'small lily'Zen#3745 in the U.S.From Japanese Zen (Buddhism), via Chinese chan, ultimately Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation' — the Suki#3869 in the U.S.From Japanese suki, 'beloved, liked, fondness' — also an English pet form of Susanna ('lily')Kami#3909 in the U.S.Short form of Kamilah/Kamila ('perfect') or Cameron-line names; in Japanese, kami means 'spiritNamiko#3930 in the U.S.From Japanese nami, 'wave', plus ko, 'child' — 'child of the waves'Amahia#4187 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Amaya (Japanese 'night rain'; Basque 'end') in an -ahia styling; routes Inari#4224 in the U.S.From Japanese Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and prosperity; also a Finnish lake/place-name; rSatori#4265 in the U.S.From Japanese satori, 'sudden enlightenment, spiritual awakening' (a key concept in Zen BuddhisAkemi#4279 in the U.S.From Japanese ake, 'bright, dawn', plus mi, 'beauty' — 'bright/dawn beauty'Mayumi#4337 in the U.S.From Japanese ma, 'true', plus yumi, 'reason/beauty' (or 'longbow'); meaning depends on kanjiAiri#4370 in the U.S.From Japanese ai, 'love', plus ri, 'jasmine/pear, village'; meaning depends on kanjiHinata#4495 in the U.S.From Japanese hinata, 'a sunny place; toward the sun, facing the sun'Yuki#4539 in the U.S.From Japanese yuki, 'snow' or 'happiness, good fortune' (meaning depends on the kanji)Kimiko#4598 in the U.S.From Japanese kimi, 'noble, sovereign', plus ko, 'child' — 'noble/empress child' (meaning depenRin#4621 in the U.S.From Japanese rin, 'dignified, severe' or 'companion' (meaning depends on kanji)Hina#4687 in the U.S.From Japanese hina, 'sun, light' (or 'doll'); also Hina, a Polynesian moon/female deity; and UrMirai#4723 in the U.S.From Japanese mirai, 'the future, what is to come'Aina#4759 in the U.S.From multiple roots: Catalan form of Anna ('grace'); Japanese 'love + vegetable/greens', or 'chAyomi#4893 in the U.S.From Yoruba ayo, 'joy', plus mi, 'my/me' — 'my joy'; also a Japanese name, 'walk/step of beautyRei#4980 in the U.S.From Japanese rei — 'spirit, soul', 'a bell', 'lovely, beautiful', or 'gratitude' (the meaning Arisa#5024 in the U.S.From Japanese Arisa — meaning depends on the kanji (often linked to 'jasmine', or 'a-ri-sa' eleKiori#5075 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Japanese Kaori ('fragrance') and Kiori (kanji-dependent, often linked toErina#5179 in the U.S.Elaboration of Erin — from Irish Eire, 'Ireland'; also a Japanese name (kanji-dependent); routeRaiden#5245 in the U.S.From Japanese Raijin/Raiden, 'thunder and lightning' — the Shinto god of thunder; predominantlyRenn#5247 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Wren/Ren — Old English 'a wren' (a small bird), and/or Japanese, 'lotus, lRinoa#5249 in the U.S.A coined name (the Final Fantasy VIII heroine Rinoa); echoes Japanese rin ('dignified; a bell')Himari#5488 in the U.S.From Japanese hi, 'sun, light', plus mari (often 'jasmine, ball, truth') — 'sunny jasmine; sunlImari#5490 in the U.S.From Imari — a Japanese port famous for its prized porcelain; also a modern -ari name (echoing Kamia#5502 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kamiya ('a shrine/divine', Japanese) and Amaya/Kamea; no single fixed rooKamori#5503 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Ka- opening and -mori ending (echoing Japanese mori, 'forest', and KamariKeiko#5507 in the U.S.From Japanese kei, 'blessing; respect; happiness', plus ko, 'child' — 'a blessed/respectful/hapTemari#5574 in the U.S.From Japanese temari, 'a hand-ball' — an ornate, embroidered traditional Japanese thread ball; Jiraiya#5679 in the U.S.From the Japanese folk hero Jiraiya — a toad-riding ninja of legend and of the anime Naruto; prKeyari#5692 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kiari (Japanese, 'first/fragrant') and the -ari names (Amari, 'lordly/eteMiyani#5717 in the U.S.A modern name with a Mi- opening (echoing Mia, 'mine', or Japanese mi, 'beautiful') and a -yaniNorie#5726 in the U.S.A pet form of Nora/Eleanor ('honour; light'); also a Japanese name (nori, 'a law, a principle, Tomi#5754 in the U.S.From Japanese tomi, 'wealth, riches, fortune'; also a Yoruba short form (Oluwatomi, 'God is enoYui#5764 in the U.S.From Japanese yui — variously 'a tie, a bond; only, superior; gentleness' (the kanji shape the Coi#5821 in the U.S.A spelling of Coy — from the word 'coy', shy, demure (Old French quei); also echoes the JapanesNezuko#5896 in the U.S.A coined character name from the manga/anime Demon Slayer (Nezuko Kamado), with the Japanese -kVidel#5926 in the U.S.A coined character name from Dragon Ball Z (Videl, an anagram of 'devil'); no traditional meaniKaiomi#6020 in the U.S.A modern name joining Kai ('the sea', Hawaiian) with the -omi ending (echoing the Japanese NaomKana#6254 in the U.S.A Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen — commonly 'powerful' or linked to thSachi#6569 in the U.S.From Japanese sachi, 'happiness; bliss; good fortune' (the meaning can shift with the kanji useSai#6571 in the U.S.Variously the Japanese sai, 'talent; intelligence; ability', and the Telugu/Sanskrit Sai, 'a saHaru#6723 in the U.S.From Japanese haru, variously 'spring (the season)', 'the sun', and 'clear weather'; used for bIzumi#6737 in the U.S.From Japanese izumi, 'a fountain; a spring (of water)'Mio#6823 in the U.S.From Japanese, variously 'a beautiful cherry blossom', 'a waterway; a channel', and 'a thread';Hikari#7024 in the U.S.From Japanese hikari, 'light; radiance; a beam of light' (the meaning may shade with the kanji)Kayah#7060 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaya — variously 'a resting place' (Hopi), 'older sister' (Zulu), and 'a rock' (TMaika#7090 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Michaela ('who is like God?', Hebrew) and a Japanese name (depending Nanami#7131 in the U.S.From Japanese nana, 'seven', plus mi, 'sea' (or 'beauty', depending on the kanji); 'seven seas'Akirah#7236 in the U.S.A spelling of Akira — from Japanese, 'bright; clear; intelligent' (the sense depends on the chaAyumi#7266 in the U.S.From Japanese — variously 'walk; pace; a step forward; progress' (the sense depends on the charAyuri#7267 in the U.S.A Japanese name, variously read with yuri, 'a lily', plus an a- element; the sense depends on tJuri#7378 in the U.S.From Japanese — variously read with yuri, 'a lily', plus a ju- element; the sense depends on th
Japanese Boy Names
Kai#93 in the U.S.Sea — from Hawaiian kaiKaizen#364 in the U.S.From the Japanese 'kai' (change) and 'zen' (good, better) — meaning 'continuous improvement' orKoda#411 in the U.S.From Lakota Sioux koda or kola meaning friend or ally; also a short form of Dakota; in JapaneseRaiden#432 in the U.S.From Japanese Raijin (thunder god), combining rai meaning thunder and den or jin meaning lightnRonin#504 in the U.S.From Japanese rōnin (浪人), literally 'wave person,' referring historically to a samurai who had Kobe#519 in the U.S.Has multiple possible origins: as a Japanese place-name (the port city of Kobe, 神戸, meaning 'goAkari#542 in the U.S.From Japanese, commonly written with kanji meaning 'bright' or 'light' (明, 灯, or 光); Akari meanKenzo#630 in the U.S.From Japanese, commonly written as 健三 (health/strength + three) or 賢三 (wise + three), or 健蔵. ThKasai#639 in the U.S.Primarily a place name from the Kasai River in the Democratic Republic of Congo; used as a giveKaisen#800 in the U.S.Continuous improvement or change for the better; an Americanized given name inspired by the JapKannon#904 in the U.S.English variant of Cannon (the artillery weapon, from French canon; or from canon meaning a chuKenji#944 in the U.S.Japanese name commonly written with kanji meaning strong and healthy or wise and second son, thZen#959 in the U.S.Meditation; from Japanese zen, from Chinese chan, from Sanskrit dhyana (meditation, absorption)Jiraiya#990 in the U.S.Japanese name from the classic folk tale Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari (The Tale of the Gallant JiAizen#1003 in the U.S.Love and wisdom; from Japanese ai (love) + zen (wisdom/meditation), popularized as a character Ren#1145 in the U.S.Lotus; love; from Japanese ren (lotus, water lily) and Chinese rén (benevolence, humaneness)Nikko#1289 in the U.S.Victory of the people; sun and lightRyu#1449 in the U.S.Dragon, the dragonXion#1742 in the U.S.Coined from Japanese shion (aster, 'remembrance') and shio ('tide')Kaito#2030 in the U.S.Sea, oceanKota#2045 in the U.S.Short form of Dakota ('friend, ally'); also a Japanese name and Indian 'fort'Akai#2129 in the U.S.Love, affectionRumi#2146 in the U.S.Lapis lazuliSora#2300 in the U.S.skyRyo#2327 in the U.S.Cool; refreshing; distant; excellent; the meaning depends on the kanji used — common readings iSakai#2385 in the U.S.For the benefit of; sake; from Japanese sakai (boundary, border) or a common Japanese surname mGohan#2447 in the U.S.Cooked rice; meal; from Japanese gohan (cooked rice, meal) — also a Dragon Ball Z character namMiko#2455 in the U.S.Who is like God?; a short form of Mikael/Michael (Hebrew: mi-ka-el: who is like God?); also JapAkira#2499 in the U.S.BrightKoi#2685 in the U.S.carp; (homophone) love, affectionKanon#2967 in the U.S.Flower, blossomKion#2971 in the U.S.The Lion GuardKairi#3010 in the U.S.Sea; of the oceanCaisen#3046 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic spelling of Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy meaning continuous improKirin#3120 in the U.S.From the Japanese/Chinese qílín (麒麟), a mythical chimeric creature symbolizing good luck, prospAmai#3153 in the U.S.In Japanese, amai (甘い) means 'sweet' or 'gentle'. As an African name (particularly Shona/ZimbabKaz#3294 in the U.S.Short form of Polish Kazimierz (Casimir), traditionally read as 'destroyer of peace' or 'proclaKen#3295 in the U.S.Short form of Kenneth, from Gaelic Cináed, traditionally 'born of fire', or Coinneach, 'handsomSekai#3311 in the U.S.World; the Japanese word sekai used as a given nameAsai#3390 in the U.S.Rare given-name use of sounds attested elsewhere: the Japanese surname Asai, 'shallow well', anReon#3494 in the U.S.Modern coinage — readable as a Rio/Leon blend, a variant of Rion, or a Japanese-style name (re Kayzen#3549 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Japanese kaizen ('continuous improvement') and the Ka-/-zen sound of KaiRei#3860 in the U.S.From Japanese rei — kanji spanning 'spirit', 'gratitude', 'bell' — and Portuguese rei, 'king'Jiren#3914 in the U.S.From Dragon Ball Super's Jiren — the gray titan of Universe 11; an anime coinageRai#3949 in the U.S.Japanese rai, 'thunder' — with Spanish Rai (Raimundo clip) and Indian rai, 'noble/king', threadImari#4006 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -mari/-ari sound family; also the Japanese Imari porcelain (a place-name)Neko#4028 in the U.S.Modern name echoing Niko (Greek 'victory of the people') and Japanese neko, 'cat'; routes layerRaidyn#4032 in the U.S.Spelling of Raiden — Japanese, 'thunder and lightning' (the thunder god Raijin); also rides theAkio#4060 in the U.S.From Japanese aki, 'bright, autumn, glorious', plus o, 'man' — 'bright/glorious man'Koji#4256 in the U.S.From Japanese ko, 'small/happy/light', plus ji, 'second son/era'; meaning depends on kanjiTakai#4293 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kai ('sea' in Hawaiian; 'tall' in Japanese) with a Ta- opening; no singlKohan#4370 in the U.S.Spelling of Cohen/Kohen — Hebrew kohen, 'priest'; also a Japanese name; routes layeredRiku#4391 in the U.S.From Japanese riku, 'land', or 'two together' (kanji-dependent); also a Finnish form of RichardKaido#4479 in the U.S.From Estonian Kaido (a male name); also Japanese kaido, 'sea route' (and an anime villain); rouRaeden#4513 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Raiden (the Japanese thunder god) and the -den names; no single fixed roKei#4624 in the U.S.From Japanese kei — 'blessing, fortunate; wise; respect' (meaning depends on kanji)Kiari#4627 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kiara/Chiara ('bright, clear') and rapper Kiari (Offset); routes layeredNori#4817 in the U.S.From Japanese nori, 'belief, doctrine, law, ceremony' (meaning depends on kanji); also Nori, a Hanzo#4924 in the U.S.A Japanese name (meaning depends on kanji; historically a samurai/ninja name, e.g. Hattori HanzHaru#4926 in the U.S.From Japanese haru, 'spring (the season)'; also 'sunlight, clear weather' (kanji-dependent)Mako#4970 in the U.S.From Maori mako, 'a shark' (the swift mako shark); also Japanese 'truth, sincerity' (kanji-depeRenn#5186 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Ren — Japanese, 'lotus, water lily' or 'love'; also a short form of RenatoAhkari#5229 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Akari ('light, brightness', Japanese) and the -kari/-ari names; no singlKhyzen#5329 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Khy- opening to a -zen ending (echoing Kaizen, 'improvement', and Zen)Akhari#5436 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Akari ('light', Japanese) and the -ari names (Amari); no single fixed Killua#5546 in the U.S.A coined character name from the manga/anime Hunter x Hunter (Killua Zoldyck); no traditional mReyden#5823 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Rey ('king', Spanish) and Raiden ('thunder and lightning', Japanese god) Sanji#5833 in the U.S.From Japanese, a name element (san, 'three', plus -ji, 'second/next son') — also a popular One Aki#5885 in the U.S.From Japanese aki, 'autumn' or 'bright, sparkle, clear'; also a Finnish short form of Joakim ('Ami#5893 in the U.S.From Hebrew ami, 'my people'; also Japanese (variously 'beauty/Asia'), and French ami, 'a frienKitai#6026 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the Japanese kitai, 'hope, expectation'; also a film character name; no sReo#6092 in the U.S.From Maori reo, 'a voice, a language'; also Japanese (variously 'truth/wisdom', 'dragon', plus Ronyn#6096 in the U.S.A -yn spelling of Ronin — from Japanese rōnin, 'a wave-man; a masterless/wandering samurai'; alYuto#6158 in the U.S.A Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen — commonly 'gentle, superior' (yu) plJiro#6289 in the U.S.From Japanese — 'a second son' (ji, 'second', plus ro, 'son'); the exact meaning depends on theTaiyo#6403 in the U.S.From Japanese — variously 'the sun' (taiyo) and 'the great ocean' (depending on the kanji); theKayo#6629 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Kai (Hawaiian 'the sea'; Japanese 'forgiveness') and a JapanesSatori#6739 in the U.S.From Japanese satori, 'enlightenment; a sudden spiritual awakening; comprehension' — a key termYuki#6800 in the U.S.From Japanese — depending on the kanji, variously 'snow', 'happiness; good fortune', or 'couragEnso#6932 in the U.S.From Japanese enso, 'a circle' — the hand-drawn Zen circle symbolizing enlightenment, the univeGoten#6957 in the U.S.A name best known as the Dragon Ball character Goten; no firmly attested everyday meaning; routKyo#7053 in the U.S.From Japanese — depending on the kanji, variously 'capital city', 'apricot', or 'cooperation'; Luffy#7067 in the U.S.A name best known as the One Piece character Monkey D. Luffy; no firmly attested everyday meaniRin#7148 in the U.S.From Japanese — depending on the kanji, variously 'dignified; severe', 'a bell', or 'a companioAkito#7241 in the U.S.From Japanese — variously 'bright; clear' and 'an autumn person' (aki, 'autumn'); the sense depAsahi#7268 in the U.S.From Japanese asahi, 'the morning sun; the rising sun' (asa, 'morning', + hi, 'sun')Yuma#7275 in the U.S.Yuma is the name of a city in Arizona and the name long applied to the Quechan people of the loHaku#7387 in the U.S.From Japanese haku, 'white; pure; bright'; the sense depends on the characters; also a name in
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