Japanese-inspired names are having a moment and it’s easy to see why. They are rich with meaning, beautiful to say, and carry an ancient energy that transcends time. If you are searching for a Japanese baby name that feels meaningful and effortless, here are 75 lovely choices. I know you’ll be inspired to collect a few of these beauties.
Japanese Girl Names
- Sakura — cherry blossom
- Hana — flower
- Suki — beloved, adored
- Nami — wave
- Yuki — snow, happiness
- Yuna — gentle dream
- Mei — beautiful bud
- Hina — sunlight, warmth
- Emi — beautiful smile
- Amaya — night rain
- Rei — gracious spirit
- Naomi — pleasant, beautiful
- Keiko — blessed child
- Arina — peaceful, serene
- Arisa — noble, sand
- Ema — blessed, beautiful
- Juri — tree, reason
- Juno — young, vital
- Mari — true, beautiful
- Maya — true, illusion
- Mika — beautiful fragrance
- Mina — beautiful vegetables
- Riko — child of truth
- Yuri — lily
- Yumi — beautiful bow
- Akiko — bright autumn child
- Saki — blossom hope
- Ume — plum blossom
- Sumire — violet flower
- Rin — dignified, cool
- Ayami — colorful beauty
- Chika — scatter flowers
- Kiku — chrysanthemum
- Mai — dance, linen robe
- Midori — green
- Asuka — tomorrow fragrance
- Tamiko — child of many beauties
- Ami — beloved friend
- Akemi — bright, beautiful
- Juna — obedient, gentle
- Minori — truth, harbor
- Nana — seven, greens
- Rina — jasmine, dignified
Japanese Boy Names
- Hiroshi — generous, tolerant
- Jin — tenderness, humanity
- Hiro — generous, broad
- Keishi — blessed, prosperous
- Kenji — strong second son
- Maiki — true, shining
- Riki — strength, power
- Taichi — large first son
- Tomi — wealth, fortune
- Yugo — gentle, strong
- Kaito — ocean flying
- Jiro — second son
- Haruki — spring radiance
- Tora — tiger
- Yoshi — good, lucky
- Shin — truth, real
- Asa — born in morning
- Kaede — maple tree
Gender Neutral Japanese Names
- Sora — sky
- Ren — lotus, love
- Kai — sea, ocean
- Noa — my love
- Hinata — sunny place
- Aki — autumn, bright
- Kei — blessed jewel
- Haru — spring, clear
- Akira — bright, clear
- Kokoro — heart, soul
- Hoshi — star
- Kairi — sea, village
- Koharu — little spring
- Yori — trust, depend
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