Japanese Baby Names
Names with Japanese roots, from the traditional favorites to the modern picks, with what each one means and how it is doing in the US today. Browse 100+ names, each with its meaning and current US rank.
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Mitsuki
Japanese · Girl
Means beautiful moon, a luminous name of nighttime grace.
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Umi
Japanese · Unisex
The sea, vast and full of mystery and wonder.
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Madoka
Japanese · Girl
Means round, a name symbolizing wholeness and harmony.
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Chihiro
Japanese · Girl
Means a thousand questions, a name of curious wonder.
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Tomoya
Japanese · Boy
A wise name meaning friend of knowledge and learning.
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Arata
Japanese · Boy
A fresh name meaning new and innovative beginnings.
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Aoi
Japanese · Girl
Means blue or hollyhock, a nature name of gentle color.
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Izumi
Japanese · Girl
Means spring or fountain, a name of flowing refreshment.
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Hayato
Japanese · Boy
A swift name meaning falcon person, suggesting speed and grace.
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Nanami
Japanese · Girl
Means seven seas, a name of vast oceanic beauty.
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Shiori
Japanese · Girl
Means bookmark, a literary name for a keeper of stories.
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Masato
Japanese · Boy
A righteous name meaning just and true person of honor.
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Kouki
Japanese · Boy
A radiant name meaning great light and brilliant hope.
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Kaho
Japanese · Girl
Means flower and fruit, a name of botanical abundance.
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Takeshi
Japanese · Boy
A powerful name meaning fierce warrior with a noble spirit.
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Yamato
Japanese · Boy
A proud name meaning great harmony, the ancient heart of Japan.
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Satoshi
Japanese · Boy
A wise name meaning quick and clear thinking.
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Taichi
Japanese · Boy
A grand name meaning great first son, vast and generous.
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Ryota
Japanese · Boy
A refreshing name meaning clear and splendid greatness.
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Yusuke
Japanese · Boy
A helpful name meaning one who assists and uplifts others.
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Wataru
Japanese · Boy
A crossing name meaning to traverse, adventurous and bold.
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Junko
Japanese · Girl
Means pure child, a name of gentle innocence.
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Haruka
Japanese · Girl
Means distant and fragrant, a name that reaches far.
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Minori
Japanese · Girl
Means truth and beauty, a name of honest elegance.
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Miyu
Japanese · Girl
Means beautiful evening, a name of twilight serenity.
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Tsubasa
Japanese · Unisex
Wings that carry you toward your dreams.
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Tsubasa
Japanese · Boy
A soaring name meaning wings, ready for boundless flight.
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Natsuki
Japanese · Girl
Means summer hope, a warm name of bright optimism.
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Kanon
Japanese · Girl
Means flower sound, a musical name of gentle blooming.
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Yukina
Japanese · Girl
Means snow flower, a name of winter's quiet beauty.
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Yuzuki
Japanese · Girl
Means gentle moon, a name of soft celestial glow.
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Manami
Japanese · Girl
Means loving beauty, a name of affectionate grace.
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Momoka
Japanese · Girl
Means peach blossom, a name of soft springtime beauty.
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Seina
Japanese · Girl
Means holy, a name of pure and sacred grace.
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Tomoko
Japanese · Girl
Means wise child, a name of knowledge and insight.
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Noriko
Japanese · Girl
Means child of ceremony, a name of tradition and poise.
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Asuka
Japanese · Girl
Means fragrance of tomorrow, a name looking toward the future.
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Chiyo
Japanese · Girl
Means a thousand generations, a name of lasting legacy.
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Kaede
Japanese · Girl
Means maple leaf, a nature name of autumn colors.
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Kazumi
Japanese · Girl
Means harmonious beauty, a name of balanced grace.
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Ichika
Japanese · Girl
Means one thousand flowers, a name of boundless bloom.
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Misaki
Japanese · Girl
Means beautiful blossom, a name of flowering grace.
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Nozomi
Japanese · Girl
Means hope, a name that looks forward with bright faith.
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Koto
Japanese · Girl
Named for the stringed instrument, a name of musical heritage.
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Sumire
Japanese · Girl
Means violet, a delicate flower of purple charm.
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Riko
Japanese · Girl
Means jasmine child, a fragrant name of sweet beauty.
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Koharu
Japanese · Girl
Means small spring, a name of gentle seasonal warmth.
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Tsubaki
Japanese · Girl
Means camellia flower, a winter bloom of bold color.
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Tamaki
Japanese · Girl
Means jewel, a precious name of gleaming beauty.
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Wakana
Japanese · Girl
Means young greens, a name of fresh springtime shoots.
Ichika
Japanese · Unisex
One flower, unique and perfectly beautiful.
Fumihiro
Japanese · Boy
A scholarly name meaning abundant literary wisdom.
Hideaki
Japanese · Boy
A shining name meaning excellent brightness and glory.
Hotaru
Japanese · Girl
Means firefly, a magical name of summer evening light.
Hotaru
Japanese · Unisex
A firefly glowing softly in the summer night.
Izumi
Japanese · Unisex
A bubbling spring, refreshing and pure.
Mitsuki
Japanese · Unisex
The beautiful light of the moon.
Nagisa
Japanese · Unisex
The shoreline where waves meet the sand.
Natsuki
Japanese · Unisex
The hope and joy of summer.
Natsuki
Japanese · Boy
A warm name meaning summer hope and seasonal beauty.
Sachi
Japanese · Unisex
A child of bliss, fortunate and joyful.
Suki
Japanese · Unisex
Beloved, a name spoken with fondness.
Suzume
Japanese · Girl
Means sparrow, a cheerful name of a small lively bird.
Touma
Japanese · Boy
A noble name meaning winter truth and honest clarity.
Tsukiko
Japanese · Girl
Means moon child, a name bathed in silver light.
Yuichi
Japanese · Boy
A tender name meaning gentle first son, kind and caring.
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