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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

Hikaru

OriginJapanese
Meaning"light or radiance"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Hikaru as a boy's name
NB Rank#13873

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The name Hikaru peaked for girls at #10887 in 1992. Hikaru is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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Three Syllable Names for Girls
6 Letter Girl Names
Names Ending in U for Girls
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