Hikaru: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A radiant name meaning to shine, brilliant and luminous.
Hikaru as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #11245
- Peak
- #5890 in 2006
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Hikaru Means
Hikaru is a boy name of Japanese origin. A radiant name meaning to shine, brilliant and luminous.
How Popular Hikaru Is
Hikaru currently ranks #11245 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5890 in 2006. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Hikaru
- Hikaru is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Hikaru as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #11245
- Peak
- #5890 in 2006
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Hikaru Means
Hikaru is a unisex name of Japanese origin. A radiant light that illuminates the darkness.
How Popular Hikaru Is
Hikaru currently ranks #11245 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5890 in 2006. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Hikaru
- Hikaru is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Hikaru
Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Hikaru
Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Hikaru.
Questions About Hikaru
What does Hikaru mean?
Hikaru is a boy name of Japanese origin. A radiant name meaning to shine, brilliant and luminous.
How popular is Hikaru?
Hikaru currently ranks #11245 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5890 in 2006. It has held steady.
Where does Hikaru come from?
Hikaru comes from Japanese roots. Hikaru is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
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