Japanese names are noted with kanji characters, which often can be read in several different ways. In addition, since there are thousands of kanji to choose from, even the same name can usually be written using many different kanji combinations (some have more than 50 combinations). The kanji character for the zodiac animal for the year may also be used in boy names, but less often for girls. There is also a trend to use only one kanji character for girls’ names, especially when choosing names that are associated with a plant or nature. You might also want to check out popular Chinese baby names.
Choosing a Japanese Name for Your Baby
Here are a few of our favorite Japanese baby names.
AiAsahiChiyoDaikiEmikoHanaHirokoHiroshiIsamuKeikoKenzoMaiMakotoSakuraYuki
Popular Japanese Baby Names for Girls
When looking for a name for your baby girl, consider these that have been popular recently or throughout the past few decades.
Ai
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: LoveAlternative Spellings & Variations: 愛 (kanji), あい (hiragana), アイ(katana)Famous Namesakes: Singer Ai Carina Uemura, poet Ai OgawaPeak Popularity: Ai is not in the top 1,000 names in the U.S.
Airi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Combines words for love with the word for either white jasmine or pearAlternative Spellings & Variations: 愛莉 or 愛梨 (kanji), アイリ or アイリ(hiragana), メリ or エリ(katana), Eri, MeriFamous Namesakes: Actress Airi TairaPeak Popularity: Airi, Eri, and Meri are not in the top 1,000 names in the U.S.
Akari
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Combines words for red or clear with that for either cold, profit, plum, or pear tree.Alternative Spellings & Variations: 丹凛, 明里, 明梨, 明理, 朱里, 朱莉, 亜香里, あかりFamous Namesakes: Actress and singer Akari HayamiPeak Popularity: Akari has not been in the top 1,000 names in the U.S.
Akemi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Bright and beautifulAlternative Spellings & Variations: 明美Famous Namesakes: Manga artist Akemi TakadaPeak Popularity: Akemi has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Anzu
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: ApricotAlternative Spellings & Variations: 杏 (kanji), アン (hiragana), アンズ(katana), AnFamous Namesakes: Actress Anzu LawsonPeak Popularity: Anzu and An are not in the top 1,000 names in the U.S.
Aoi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: HollyhockAlternative Spellings & Variations: 葵 (kanji), あおい (hiragana), アオイ (katana)Famous Namesakes: Actress Aoi YūkiPeak Popularity: Aoi is not in the top 1,000 names in the U.S.
Chiyo
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Thousand generations, thousand worldsAlternative Spellings & Variations: 千代, 千世Famous Namesakes: Haiku poet Fukuda Chiyo-ni, kimono designer and author Chiyo UnoPeak Popularity: Chiyo has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Chiyoko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Thousand generation childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 千代子Famous Namesakes: Television presenter and enka singer Chiyoko ShimakuraPeak Popularity: Chiyoko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Emiko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Beautiful childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 恵美子, -笑子Famous Namesakes: Filmmaker Emiko OmoriPeak Popularity: Emiko is not in the top 1,000 names in the U.S.
Fumiko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Child of treasured beauty, hibiscus beautiful childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 富美子, 芙美子Famous Namesakes: Writer Fumiko Enchi, politician Fumiko HayashiPeak Popularity: Fumiko was in the 1,000 names for girls in the U.S. in 1919, 1920, and 1923.
Hana
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: FlowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: 花, 陽菜 (kanji), ヒナ、ヒナタ、ハナ、ハルナ、アキナ、ヒナノ, Hina, Hinata, Haruna, Akina, HinanoFamous Namesakes: Artist Hana UsuiPeak Popularity: Hana has been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S. since 1993, usually ranking around 700.
Haruka
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Distant or spring blossom, spring fragranceAlternative Spellings & Variations: 遥, 春花, 晴香Famous Namesakes: Actress Haruka TomatsuPeak Popularity: Haruka has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Himari
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Long jasmine, or benevolent sunflower, home of light and loveAlternative Spellings & Variations: ひまり, 久茉莉, 仁葵, 光愛里Peak Popularity: Himari has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Hiroko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Generous child, abundant child, prosperous childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 寛子, 裕子, 浩子Famous Namesakes: Politician and economist Hiroko OtaPeak Popularity: Hiroko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S. It was the fifth most popular name for girls in Japan in 1945.
Hisako
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Long-lived childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 寿子Famous Namesakes: Hisako, Princess Takamado, artist Hisako HibiPeak Popularity: Hisako has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Ichika
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Best, excellentAlternative Spellings & Variations: いちか, 伽, 佳Peak Popularity: Ichika has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Kanna
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Guidance, pearAlternative Spellings & Variations: 栞奈, KanaFamous Namesakes: Actress and singer Kanna HashimotoPeak Popularity: Kanna has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Kaori
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: FragranceAlternative Spellings & Variations: 香Famous Namesakes: Olympic figure skater Kaori SakamotoPeak Popularity: Kaori has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Kazuko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Peaceful child, one childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 一子, 和子Famous Namesakes: Kazuko, Princess Taka (third daughter of Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun)Peak Popularity: Kazuko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Kei
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: BlessingAlternative Spellings & Variations: 恵Famous Namesakes: Singer Kei YasudaPeak Popularity: Kei has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Keiko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Lucky child, respectful child, happy childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 慶子, 敬子, 啓子, 恵子Famous Namesakes: Peruvian politician an former First Lady Keiko Fujimori, actress Keiko KitagawaPeak Popularity: Keiko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Kiyo
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Pure or holyAlternative Spellings & Variations: 清, 聖Peak Popularity: Kiyo has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Koharu
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Heart, spring, or late summerAlternative Spellings & Variations: 心春, 小春, コハルFamous Namesakes: Actress and singer Koharu KusumiPeak Popularity: Koharu has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Kokoro
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Heart, mind, soulAlternative Spellings & Variations: 心Famous Namesakes: Voice actress Kokoro KikuchiPeak Popularity: Kokoro has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Kumiko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Forever beautiful childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 久美子Famous Namesakes: Actress Yuuka YanoPeak Popularity: Kumiko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Kyouko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Respectful child, today’s child, apricot child, capital city childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 協子, 京子, 郷子, 杏子, KyokoFamous Namesakes: Kyoko Chan Cox (daughter of Yoko Ono and her second husband Anthony Cox)Peak Popularity: Kyouko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Mai
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Dance, linen robe, real loveAlternative Spellings & Variations: 舞, 麻衣, 真愛Famous Namesakes: Marathon runner Mai ItoPeak Popularity: Mai was in the top 1,000 names in the U.S. from 1983 to 1994.
Mami
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: True beautyAlternative Spellings & Variations: 真美, 麻美Famous Namesakes: Singer Mami KawadaPeak Popularity: Mami has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Manami
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Beautiful loveAlternative Spellings & Variations: 愛美Famous Namesakes: Voice actress and singer Manami NumakuraPeak Popularity: Manami has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Mayumi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Elegant, bow or truth, reason, beautyAlternative Spellings & Variations: 雅弓, 真由美, まゆみ, マユミFamous Namesakes: Actress Mayumi TanakaPeak Popularity: Mayumi has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Megumi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Blessing or loveAlternative Spellings & Variations: 恵, 愛, めぐみFamous Namesakes: Voice actress Megumi HayashibaraPeak Popularity: Megumi has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Mio
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Beautiful cherry blossom, or waterwayAlternative Spellings & Variations: 美桜Famous Namesakes: Wrestler Mio ShiraiPeak Popularity: Mio has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Mirai
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: FutureAlternative Spellings & Variations: 未来Famous Namesakes: Figure skater Mirai NagasuPeak Popularity: Mirai has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Misaki
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Beautiful blossomAlternative Spellings & Variations: 美咲,ミサキFamous Namesakes: Actress Misaki ItoPeak Popularity: Misaki has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Mitsuki
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Beautiful moonAlternative Spellings & Variations: 美月, MitzukiFamous Namesakes: Voice actress and singer Mitsuki SaigaPeak Popularity: Mitsuki has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Miyoko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Beautiful generation childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 美代子Famous Namesakes: Artist Miyoko ItoPeak Popularity: Miyoko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Nanami
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Seven seaAlternative Spellings & Variations: 七海Famous Namesakes: Author Nanami ShionoPeak Popularity: Nanami has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Natsuki
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Vegetables or summer and moon or hopeAlternative Spellings & Variations: 菜月, 夏希Famous Namesakes: Manga artist Natsuki TakayaPeak Popularity: Natsuki has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Nozomi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Several, including hopeful truth or hopeful heartAlternative Spellings & Variations: 希実, 希心Famous Namesakes: Author Nanami ShionoPeak Popularity: Nozomi has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S. In Japan, it was the most popular name for girls in 2017.
Rin
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: DignifiedAlternative Spellings & Variations: 凜 (kanji), リンFamous Namesakes: Actress Rin Takanashi, manga artist Rin SaitoPeak Popularity: Rin has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Sachiko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Happy child, lucky childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 幸子Famous Namesakes: Sachiko, Princess Hisa (daughter of Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun)Peak Popularity: Sachiko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Sakura
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Cherry blossomAlternative Spellings & Variations: 桜, サクラ、ハルFamous Namesakes: Singer Sakura MiyawakiPeak Popularity: Sakura has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Setsuko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: MelodyAlternative Spellings & Variations: 節子Famous Namesakes: Actress Setsuko Hara, Nuclear disarmament campaigner Setsuko Thurlow, Setsuko, Princess Chichibu (aunt of Emperor Akihito)Peak Popularity: Setsuko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Shizuko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Quiet childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 静子 Famous Namesakes: Actress Shizuko Hoshi, Peruvian politician Susana Shizuko Higuchi Miyagawa (former wife of Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori)Peak Popularity: Shizuko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Tomoko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Friendly child, wise childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 智子, 朋子Famous Namesakes: Photographer Tomoko SawadaPeak Popularity: Tomoko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Yoshiko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Virtuous child, beautiful child, joyous childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 良子, 芳子, 悦子Famous Namesakes: Textile artist Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada, spy Yoshiko KawashimaPeak Popularity: Yoshiko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Youko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Sunshine child, beautiful childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 陽子, 洋子, Yoko, YohkoFamous Namesakes: Musician and artist Yoko OnoPeak Popularity: Youko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Yua
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Tie and loveAlternative Spellings & Variations: 結愛 (kanji), ユア、 ユイナ、ユナ、ユメFamous Namesakes: Actress and singer Yua MikamiPeak Popularity: Yua has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Yui
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Tie and clothingAlternative Spellings & Variations: 結衣, ユイFamous Namesakes: Singer YuiPeak Popularity: Yui has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Yuina
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Tie and vegetables or greensAlternative Spellings & Variations: 結菜 (kanji), ユナ、ユイナ、ユウナ, Yuna, YuunaFamous Namesakes: Manga artist Yuna Aoi, figure skater Yuna KimPeak Popularity: Yuina has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Yumiko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Archery bow child, cause beautiful childAlternative Spellings & Variations: 弓子, 由美子Famous Namesakes: Professional wrestler Yumiko HottaPeak Popularity: Yumiko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Yuuka
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Excellent flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: 優花Famous Namesakes: Actress Yuuka YanoPeak Popularity: Yuuka has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Yuuko
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Excellent flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: 優花Famous Namesakes: Actress Yuuka YanoPeak Popularity: Yuuko has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Yuzuki
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Grapefruit, hopeAlternative Spellings & Variations: 結月Peak Popularity: Yuzuki has not been in the top 1,000 names for girls in the U.S.
Popular Japanese Baby Names for Boys
These names have been popular for boys in Japan both historically and in recent years.
Asahi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Morning sun, rising sunAlternative Spellings & Variations: 朝陽, アサヒFamous Namesakes: Volleyball player and politician Kentaro AsahiPeak Popularity: Asahi has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Daiki
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Large tree or shining brightlyAlternative Spellings & Variations: 大樹, 大輝Famous Namesakes: Judoka Daiki Kamikawa, fashion designer Daiki SuzukiPeak Popularity: Daiki has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Daiksuke
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Great helpAlternative Spellings & Variations: 大輔Famous Namesakes: Baseball player Daisuke Matsuzaka, Olympic figure skater Daisuke TakahashiPeak Popularity: Daisuke has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Haru
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Light, spring, clear weatherAlternative Spellings & Variations: 陽, 春, 晴, はるPeak Popularity: Haru has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Haruto
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Light, soaringAlternative Spellings & Variations: 陽翔, はるとFamous Namesakes: Manga artist Haruto UmezawaPeak Popularity: Haruto has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Hayato
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Falcon personAlternative Spellings & Variations: 隼人Famous Namesakes: Former Japanese Prime Minister Hayato IkedaPeak Popularity: Hayato has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Hinata
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Toward the sunAlternative Spellings & Variations: 陽向, ヒナタ、ハルタ, HarutaPeak Popularity: Hinata has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Hiroshi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Generous or prosperousAlternative Spellings & Variations: 寛, 浩, HirosiFamous Namesakes: Astronomer Hiroshi Abe, Nintendo president Hiroshi YamauchiPeak Popularity: Hiroshi has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Hiroto
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Great personAlternative Spellings & Variations: 大翔,ヒロト、ハルト、ヤマト、ソラ、タイガ、タイトFamous Namesakes: Businessman Hiroto Sakawa (CEO of Nissan)Peak Popularity: Hiroto has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Isamu
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: BraveAlternative Spellings & Variations: 勇Famous Namesakes: Japanese admiral and diplomat Isamu Takeshita, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Isamu Akasaki, artist Isamu NoguchiPeak Popularity: Isamu has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Itsuki
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Spring treesAlternative Spellings & Variations: 樹, いつきPeak Popularity: Itsuki has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Jirou
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Second sonAlternative Spellings & Variations: 二郎, JiroFamous Namesakes: Sushi master Jiro Ono, tennis player Jiro SatoPeak Popularity: Jirou has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Kaito
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Sea and soaring, going through and beyondAlternative Spellings & Variations: 海斗, 海翔, 介渡, かいとFamous Namesakes: Voice actor Kaito IshikawaPeak Popularity: Kaito has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Katsutoshi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Victory bright,Alternative Spellings & Variations: 勝敏Famous Namesakes: Japanese admiral Katsutoshi KawanoPeak Popularity: Katsutoshi has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Kazuya
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: to be one, to be in harmonyAlternative Spellings & Variations: 一也, 和也Famous Namesakes: Mathematician Kazuya KatoPeak Popularity: Kazuya has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Kenta
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Healthy and strongAlternative Spellings & Variations: 健太Famous Namesakes: Baseball player Kenta MaedaPeak Popularity: Kenta has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Kenzo
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Wise, threeAlternative Spellings & Variations: 賢三Famous Namesakes: Designer Kenzo TakadaPeak Popularity: Kenzo ranked at 544 in the U.S. in 2020.
Kiyoshi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: PureAlternative Spellings & Variations: 清, 淳, KiyosiFamous Namesakes: Filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa, mathematician Kiyosi ItoPeak Popularity: Kiyoshi has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Makoto
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Sincerity or truthAlternative Spellings & Variations: 誠, 真Famous Namesakes: Obstacle course “ninja” racer Makoto Nagano, animator Makoto ShinkaiPeak Popularity: Makoto has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Manabu
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: LearnAlternative Spellings & Variations: 学Famous Namesakes: Author Manabu MiyazakiPeak Popularity: Manabu has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Masao
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Just manAlternative Spellings & Variations: 正雄Famous Namesakes: Religious studies author Masao Abe, analytical technology developer Masao HoribaPeak Popularity: Masao has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Masaru
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Victory, excellenceAlternative Spellings & Variations: 勝, 優Famous Namesakes: Co-founder of Sony Masaru Ibuka, Governor of the Bank of Japan Masaru HayamiPeak Popularity: Masaru has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Minato
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Unknown meaningAlternative Spellings & Variations: 湊, ミナト、カナデ、ソウPeak Popularity: Minato has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Minoru
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: To bear fruitAlternative Spellings & Variations: 実Famous Namesakes: Architect Minoru YamasakiPeak Popularity: Minoru has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Naoki
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Straight treeAlternative Spellings & Variations: 直樹Famous Namesakes: Manga artist Naoki UrasawaPeak Popularity: Naoki has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Osamu
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Discipline, studyAlternative Spellings & Variations: 修Famous Namesakes: Animator Osamu Tezuka, author Osamu DazaiPeak Popularity: Osamu has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Ren
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: LotusAlternative Spellings & Variations: 蓮, レンFamous Namesakes: Actor Ren OsugiPeak Popularity: Ren has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Reo
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Smart, cleverAlternative Spellings & Variations: 伶, れおPeak Popularity: Reo has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Riku
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: LandAlternative Spellings & Variations: 陸, リクFamous Namesakes: Author Riku Onda, manga writer Riku SanjoPeak Popularity: Riku has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Ryuu
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: DragonAlternative Spellings & Variations:竜, 龍, RyuseiFamous Namesakes: Painter Ryusei KishidaPeak Popularity: Ryuu has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Saburou
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Third sonAlternative Spellings & Variations: 三郎, Saburo, SaburōFamous Namesakes: World War II Japanese naval flying ace Saburō Sakai, diplomat Saburō KurusuPeak Popularity: Saburou has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Shigeru
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Distant, leisurely personAlternative Spellings & Variations: 悠人, ユウト、ハルトFamous Namesakes: Scenario writer Yuto TonokawaPeak Popularity: Shigeru has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Sho
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: SoaringAlternative Spellings & Variations: 翔, ShouFamous Namesakes: Singer and newscaster Sho Sakurai, physician Sho Timothy YanoPeak Popularity: Sho has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Shota
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Soaring stronglyAlternative Spellings & Variations: 翔太, ShoutaFamous Namesakes: Olympic sprinter Shota IizukaPeak Popularity: Shota has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Shun
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: FastAlternative Spellings & Variations: 駿, シュン、ハヤトFamous Namesakes: Actor and voice actor Shun YashiroPeak Popularity: Shun has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Sora
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: SkyAlternative Spellings & Variations: 空, 昊, そらFamous Namesakes: Scenario writer Yuto TonokawaPeak Popularity: Sora has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Sota
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Strong sound of the windAlternative Spellings & Variations: 颯太, SoutaPeak Popularity: Sota has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Susumu
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: AdvanceAlternative Spellings & Variations: 進Famous Namesakes: Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Susumu Tonegawa, actor Susumu FujitaPeak Popularity: Susumu has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Tadashi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Just, correct, rightAlternative Spellings & Variations: 正Famous Namesakes: Businessman Tadashi Yanai, fashion designer Tadashi ShojiPeak Popularity: Tadashi has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Takumi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Artisan, skillful, or support combined with ocean or truthAlternative Spellings & Variations: 匠, 巧, 拓海, 拓実Famous Namesakes: Actor and singer Takumi KitamuraPeak Popularity: Takumi has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Takashi
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Filial piety, noble, prosperous, esteem, honorAlternative Spellings & Variations: 孝, 隆, 崇, 尊Famous Namesakes: Actor Takashi Shimura, artist Takashi MurakamiPeak Popularity: Takashi has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Takuya
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Pioneering landAlternative Spellings & Variations: 拓也Famous Namesakes: Actor and singer Takuya KimuraPeak Popularity: Takuya has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Tetsuya
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: To be a philosopher, to be devoted, to be ironAlternative Spellings & Variations: 哲也, 徹也, 鉄也Famous Namesakes: Print artist Tetsuya Noda, record producer and songwriter Tetsuya KomuroPeak Popularity: Tetsuya has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Tsubasa
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: WingsAlternative Spellings & Variations: 翼Famous Namesakes: Manga artist Tsubasa FukuchiPeak Popularity: Tsubasa has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Youta
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Big manAlternative Spellings & Variations: 陽太, ヒナタ、ヨウタ、ハル タ, YotaFamous Namesakes: Wrestler Yota TsujiPeak Popularity: Youta has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Yuki
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Happiness, snow, create valueAlternative Spellings & Variations: 幸, 雪, 由貴, 由紀Famous Namesakes: Marathon runner Yuki KawauchiPeak Popularity: Yuki has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Yutaka
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Rich, relaxation, fertileAlternative Spellings & Variations: 豊, 寛, 穣Famous Namesakes: Musician Yutaka OzakiPeak Popularity: Yutaka has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Yuuma
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Distant, leisurely and genuineAlternative Spellings & Variations: 悠真, ユウマ、ハルマ, HarumaPeak Popularity: Yuuma has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
Yuuto
Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Distant, leisurely personAlternative Spellings & Variations: 悠人, ユウト、ハルト, YutoFamous Namesakes: Scenario writer Yuto TonokawaPeak Popularity: Yuuto has not been in the top 1,000 names for boys in the U.S.
