By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 9 pages
of 9
English, Japanese, Georgian, Javanese
"echo, reverberation; blessing + child; pure; one, first"
A multicultural and unisex choice, Eko may be considered an English variation of the Greek Echo, a wordy choice from mythology borne by a nymph curse to only repeat what others said to her.…
Japanese
"prosperous"
One of the better-known Japanese names.
"wish, hope"
Bright and energetic, Nozomi has the lovely meanings of "wish" or "hope" in Japanese. Easy to pronounce but a stand-out option, Nozomi is notably borne by actress and model Nozomi Sasaki and by the…
"little bell"
Well-used in Japan, this name refers to the suzu, a tiny metal bell often placed in a silk charm bag and attached to a girl's undergarment so that a lovely tinkling sound is heard as she moves, and…
"azure, blue + vast, ocean; green, blue, jade + beautiful"
A succinct yet impactful Japanese name, Aomi is said as A-O-MEE, the first syllable like the A- sound in Apple, and rolled smoothly into the second O sound. As with many Japanese names, the meaning…
"to shine"
Pronunciation would not be obvious to Americans.
"maple tree"
No - not a creative spelling of Katy. This name, which can be used for boys or girls, means maple tree. Kaede is unusual in Japan although it has been gaining more popularity after it has been used…
"next child"
Distinctive and intriguing relative of Rae.
"elegant, refined"
Simple and, yes, elegant -- until you think of the wrestlers.
"treasure, jewel"
A lovely Japanese alternative to Tamara.
Variation of Kiyomi, Japanese
"pure and beautiful"
Kyomie made its US debut in 2025, a year when its variants Kiyomi and Kyomi were among the fastest rising choices for girls. Originally a Japanese name meaning "pure and beautiful" (or "record of the…
"older sister"
If you're planning to have a younger one.
Japanese; Persian
"thistle flower; greatest"
Azami has a prickly image and feel — reinforced by the thistle's image in Eastern mythology as one of defiance. A name that spans two widely divergent cultures, Azami might make the perfect…
"spring"
Commonly used in Japan, and so much more distinguished than Jen.
"born in spring"
A traditional possibility for a Japanese or Japanese-American child born in April or May.
"generous, fair"
Commonly used in Japanese families.
"star"
Short and catchy form of traditional Asian name.
"stone"
Connotes a strong, solid character.
Japanese or Chinese
"tenderness, gentleness; gold"
Similarity to the English name Jean could be a plus in a Japanese-American or Chinese-American family.
"fortunate"
Kiaria is pretty but sure to prove confusing given all the more familiar Kiara and Keira variations out there.
