It's no secret that Japanese girl names are very beautiful and usually have a deep and beautiful meaning that makes them special and unique. If you have Japanese roots or are looking for a name for your baby that has Japanese roots, this list should come in handy! Also, there are names from popular anime series or manga comics if you're just a fan of Japanese culture.
Regardless of your reason for choosing to search for the perfect Japanese girl names, these are all great choices. Each also includes a description for educational purposes to help you choose the perfect product for your sweet new bundle of joy.
Let's start with this video of the most popular Japanese girl names. Below are more ideas with the meaning of all the names.
1. Achmeya
Origin: Japanese
If you're an anime fan, you've probably heard this name beforeMy heroes academy. The name Ahmya means "dark rain" or "black rain" in Japanese. It's a great choice for fans of the series or if you like the point.
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Origin: Japanese
This Japanese name means "love song" and has one of the most beautiful meanings. Surprisingly, it's not a very popular name, so it's also a unique choice.
3. Airi
Origin: Japanese, Finnish
This Japanese name means "love and affection," making it the perfect simple name for your sweet little bug. It can also mean 'white jasmine'.
4. Akane
Origin: Japanese
This name is the Japanese word for "deep red". It is unique when used as a Japanese girl name.
5. Akari
Origin: Japanese
Many famous musicians and actors in Japan bear this name, which makes it very popular. You will also see it in some manga series and video games. It means "bright light" in Japanese.
6. Akis
Origin: Japanese, Finnish
You can see the name Aki in several ways, such as first name, last name or nickname. It's even used as a unisex name! This name is also common in India and means "crystal" in Japanese.
7. Asahi
Origin: Japanese
If you love warm sunshine, then you could choose this Japanese name. It means "morning sun".
8. Atsuko
Origin: Japanese
If you heard itShonen-Messer, then you've probably heard of fashion designer Atsuko Yamano. He is a founding member of itShonen-Messer, a Japanese rock band. Why not name your daughter after a famous person?
9. Holy
Origin: Japanese
This Japanese name means 'bright fabric pattern' or 'kimono pattern'. It's a Japanese word that describes how beautiful or colorful a piece of cloth is.
10. Ayaka
Origin: Japanese
Since this Japanese name can be written with different combinations of kanji, it can have more than one meaning. It means "colorful" or "flower". Either way, it's a beautifully feminine name that would make a wonderful choice for your little girl.
11. Ayane
Origin: Japanese
This Japanese name literally means "colorful sound." It's a bright and lively name perfect for your little girl.
12. Chieko
Origin: Japanese
One of the most popular Japanese girls' names, Chieko can be heard all over Japan as many notable women share this name. It means 'child blessed with wisdom' or 'a thousand blessings'.
13. Chiharou
Origin: Japanese
Depending on the kanji, this name can mean "clear sky" or "clear weather" in Japanese.
14. Chihiro
Origin: Japanese
If you have seen the movie of the famous company Studio GhibliMagically it's gone, then you've probably heard the name Chihiro before. If you are a fan of this movie, it would be a perfect choice for your little girl. It means "thousand questions" in Japanese.
15. Chika
Origin: Japanese
This combination of scattered (chi) and flower (ka) means "scattered flowers" in Japanese. This is from a Nanori reading in kanji.
16. Chiyoko
Origin: Japanese
Meaning 'thousand generations', this Japanese name is a great choice for your daughter. Especially if your family has Japanese roots. It is a very special and meaningful name for a baby girl. The short form of this name, Chiyo, also means 'thousand generations' as well as 'thousand worlds'. Ko means "child" and is added to make it more unique.
17.Chizue
Origin: Japanese
This name means exactly "thousand storks" in Japanese, which means "long life" in English.
18. Cho
Origin: Japanese
In Japan, this name means "butterfly". Butterflies are beautiful and majestic creatures. So why not choose this name? It is also a common name in Korea.
19. Ready
Origin: Japanese
This little girl's name in Japanese means "clear and pure like water." In fact, it is a very popular name in Japan.
20. Dai
Origin: Japanese, Welsh
This name means 'to shine' and is actually of Japanese and Welsh origin. The beauty of this girl's name is that many families use it as a boy's name as well.
21. Don't
Origin: Japanese
This girl's name means "blessed" or "beautiful smile" in Japanese and is short for Emica. It can be written with many kanji combinations that can change its meaning. However, it is a simple name that would suit a beautiful child.
22. Emika
Origin: Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian
Similar to Emi, Emica means "charming" or "blessed" in Japanese. It's a great alternative baby name if you're looking for something that sounds a little more unique than Emi.
23. Esima
Origin: Japanese
This name means 'true blessed intention', so it is such a pure and wonderful name for your daughter if you desire something of Japanese origin for your child.
24. Fumiko
Origin: Japanese
Fumiko directly means "beautiful child" in Japanese, so it's pretty self-explanatory why you can choose this little girl's name.
25. Fuyuko
Origin: Japanese
If you love winter and snow, then this could be the perfect name for your child. Fuyuko means "child of winter" in Japanese.
26. The Hague
Origin: Japanese
This is the perfect choice for your little girl if you know she will be active and lively. Haia means "nimble" or "quick" in Japanese. Plus, it sounds like a cool name.
27. Hanae
Origin: Japanese
This Japanese girl's name means "blossom", which will probably remind you of beautiful cherry blossoms, a popular flower that grows in Japan.
28. Hanako
Origin: Japanese
If you love flowers then you will love this name. In Japanese it means "spring flower" or "flower child". There is also an urban legend in Japan about a girl named Hanako.
29. Hayami
Origin: Japanese
Although Hayami is a popular surname, it is also used as a girl's name in Japan. It means 'unusual and rare beauty'.
30. Hikari
Origin: Japanese
This is another unisex name that is more commonly used for girls. It means "light" in Japanese and can even be seen in anime TV shows likelegend of light.
31. Chimari
Origin: Japanese
This name is #1 on the list of most popular Japanese girl names in 2020. It means “sunshine” in Japanese. In the alternative spelling with other kanji characters, it also means "sunflower". In any case, it is a good choice for a beautiful child.
32. China
Origin: Japanese
Hina is the 10th most popular Japanese girl name of 2020, meaning 'light' or 'sun'. It's the perfect name for the little light in your life. A variation of this name that you could also use is Hinata, which means "sunny place" in Japanese.
33. Homura
Origin: Japanese
A fictional character from the popular anime seriesbleaching, Homura is a bold name that will be a perfect choice for your daughter. In Japanese it can mean "fire", "flame" or "beauty". It is only used as a word and not as a patronymic, and usually just means "flame".
34. Be shy
Origin: Persian
Humiya means "story" in Japanese and is a common name for a girl heard in Japan. It's unique when used in other countries, so it's great if you want to give your baby girl a completely different name.
35. Itchika
Origin: Japanese
This girl's name of Japanese origin means "a thousand flowers". There is nothing more beautiful for your beautiful child.
36. Izanami
Origin: Japanese
This is a name found in Japanese mythology. Izanami was the goddess of both creation and death. In Japanese it means "she who invites". This might be a good name choice if you're into mythology.
37. Jeans
Origin: Chinese
This is a very unique name that you don't often hear for a little girl in Japan. In translation it means "tenderness" or "kindness". It may be simple, but it has one of my favorite concepts.
38. Junko
Origin: Japanese
This name combination consists of individual kanji words combined to make a great name for a girl. Jun means "pure" or "obedient" in Japanese, while ko means "child." In the combination, you guessed it, "obedient child."
39. Cainda
Origin: Japanese
Another name not common in Japan, Kaida means "little dragon" in Japanese. It is perfect for a little girl with a fiery personality.
40. Cairo
Origin: Japanese
If you are a fan of video games, you have probably played or heard about it beforeRoyal heartsSeries. Kairi is the main female character in these games and is gaining popularity. In Japanese, the name means "sea".
41. Katana
Origin: Japanese
In Japanese, this name means "honor" and is also called by the well-known katana sword. There is also a superhero in DC Comics who goes by this name, as well as several other characters in anime and other video games. If you are into pop culture, you can choose this name for your baby girl.
42. Keiko
Origin: Japanese
This is one of those Japanese names that seems to have multiple meanings, but is known to be one of the most upbeat and positive names to choose. Some examples you will find are "happy child", "blessed child" and "respected child". Here's a fun fact: Keiko is also the name of the orca in the classic movieFree Willy.
43. Guitar
Origin: Japanese
This is a strong and bold name that would suit your little warrior princess very well. This name means "blade of the north" in Japanese.
44. As a place
Origin: Japanese
You can find this cute name in many cultures and languages and the meanings are all very similar. The Japanese version means "small flower".
45. Koharu
Origin: Japanese
This Japanese name can actually mean both spring and summer, more specifically 'late summer'. If you love warm weather, this name will definitely suit your child. Especially if they were born in late summer!
46.Kosuke
Origin: Japanese
In Japanese, this name means "rising sun". There are few things in life more natural in beauty than a sunrise.
47. Kumiko
Origin: Japanese
This name usually has two meanings in Japanese: "beautiful child" and "respectable child", both of which are wonderful meanings for a little girl's name.
48. Maeko
Origin: Japanese
A simple and pure name of Japanese origin, which translates as "true child". The meaning is very similar to Kumiko, but the pronunciation is a little simpler.
49. Mayim
Origin: Japanese
Meaning 'smile of truth' or 'honest child', it's a cute name for your baby girl if you want a name of Japanese origin.
50. May
Origin: Japanese
This name directly translates to "linen robe" in Japanese. However, a character in the popular seriesYu-Gi-Oh, which became a deck of cards, is called May. This connection may be why you end up choosing this name for your child.
51. Midori
Origin: Japanese
This name means "green" or "growing" in English and is used to describe plants or leaves. It's the perfect choice for your little girl if you have a green thumb.
52. Mio
Origin: Japanese
Mi means 'beautiful' in Japanese and when combined with 'o' it means 'cherry blossom'. If you love these flowers, this could be a great name choice for your beautiful little cherry blossom. It is also the ninth most popular name for a Japanese girl in 2020.
53. Molecular
Origin: Japanese
Another combination of Japanese characters, "forest" (more) and "child" (ko), making this name mean "child of the forest." It is great for nature lovers.
54. Obviously
Origin: Japanese
For your honest little girl, this name means 'obedient child'. It can also be spelled Nahoko if you are looking for an alternative.
55. Nara
Ethnicity: No, Native American
Nara is a place name for an ancient capital of Japan. It is also used in many other cultures such as Hindi and Native Americans.
56. Natsuki
Origin: Japanese
If you love summer, you will love this name. In Japanese, it means "summer", but it can also mean "vegetable" or "vegetable".
57. Nozomi
Origin: Japanese
Nozomi means "hope" in Japanese and makes a great name for your beautiful child.
58. Eight
Origin: Japanese
This simple name has a powerful meaning. There are two Japanese translations. One is "Almighty God's Eye" and the other is "free from impurities." If you are religious, this could be a great name for your baby girl.
59. Run
Origin: Japanese
This is a cute name, meaning "bright, shining light" in Japanese, and is one of my personal favorites for a girl.
60. Ran
Origin: Japanese
In my opinion, this is a great choice for a middle name. In Japanese it means "water lily".
61. Rie
Origin: Dutch, Danish, Limburgish
This name means "reason" or "blessing" in Japanese and there are several celebrities who share this name. One is Rie Ishizuka, a voice actress whose notable work includes dubbing a main character in the cult classic film10 things i hate about you.
62. Rico
Origin: Japanese
This is another Japanese name meaning 'white jasmine' that would be a great choice for your child.
63. Deacon
Origin: Japanese
This name means "intelligence" in Japanese. If you think you're a little smart then this is the perfect name for you.
64. Risa
Origin: Japanese
If you're looking for girl names and you really want one that has a floral meaning, you've come to the right place. This name of Japanese origin means "growing flowers".
65. Chess
Origin: Japanese
You can choose this name for your charm as it means good luck in Japanese.
66. Sawako
Origin: Japanese
Simply put, it means "lively and pleasant child" or "sweet baby" and is a common name for girls in Japan.
67. Seiko
Origin: Japanese
I really like this name and it helps that it means 'pure' or 'spotless'. It is the perfect pure name for your beautiful child.
68. North
Origin: Japanese
This name really stands out because of its originality. it sounds different than your typical name. In Japanese, it means "bright" or "lucky".
69. Sookie
Origin: Japanese
This name means "beloved" in Japanese. Not to be confused with Sookie, a popular girl's name featured on TV showsGilmore GirlsAndTrue blood. Even though they are pronounced the same, they are completely different.
70. Takara
Origin: Japanese
If you want a name for your little gem, this name would be a great choice. In Japanese it means "treasure" or "jewel".
71. Takashi
Origin: Japanese
In Japanese, this name means "filial piety." If you have never heard of this term, it means that you are good to your parents or ancestors. So it is a name for someone who is honest and noble.
72. Torah
Origin: Japanese
This girl's name is found in many cultures and has different meanings depending on the language. When it comes to the Japanese origin of Torah, it means "tiger". It would be a good choice for a strong little girl.
73. Tsunade
Origin: Japanese
You can find this name in many different places in Japanese culture, including manga and animeNarutoand a Japanese folk tale. It means "mooring rope".
74. Umi
Origin: Japanese, Arabic
If you are talking about the Japanese version of this name, it means "ocean". In my opinion, this name would be a good choice as a middle name for your child.
75. Uta
Origin: Japanese
This musical name means "song" in Japanese. If you are a musician or come from a family of musicians, Uta is a great Japanese name to pay homage to.
76. Yoko
Origin: Japanese
If you've heard this name before, it's probably because of Yoko Ono, widow of the famous T memberIs beetles, John Lennon. Yoko means "good girl" in Japanese.
77. Diaper
Origin: Japanese
This name means "reliable" in Japanese. It is both a simple and beautiful name for a baby girl.
78. Yoshiko
Origin: Japanese
This Japanese name directly translates to "pious child". Depending on how it's written in kanji, the meaning can vary slightly, but in general it means relatively the same thing.
79. Yua
Origin: Japanese
If you look at this word, it is a combination of "to bind" (yu) and "to love" (a), which means "binding love" in Japanese. It is perfect for your new child because of the love you feel for your new child.
80. Yui
Origin: Japanese
This name is shared with the Japanese singer and artist of the same name. In Japanese it means "tying clothes".
81. Yuna
Origin: Japanese
This name means “moon” in Japanese, which is great if you like constellations and stars. It is a beautiful name for a child.
You may also want to consult our listJapanese names for boys.
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Final thoughts
If you want to choose a Japanese name for your daughter, it's important to do your research. A mispronunciation or spelling of most words or names can completely change the meaning. So be careful when using variations. Each of these names are beautiful and perfect for that special little girl in your life. Many of these have grown in popularity in recent decades with the rise of interest in manga and anime.
Whether you're looking for ideas that reflect your own Japanese culture, or you're not fascinated by the Japanese language and are just fascinated by it, you'll find something to suit every personality here. However, please note that the content provided here is for informational and educational purposes only. I hope one of these Japanese girl names speaks to you!