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Japanese Names that Start With I

Updated October 2026

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There are 9 Japanese names that start with the letter I for boys and girls, including Inori, Ima, Ichiro, Iku, Issey, Ino, Issei, Ichigo, and Ishi.

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Inori
Japanese
"prayer"
A sweet and dainty name with a spiritual meaning, "inori" is the Japanese word for "prayer" and is occasionally used as a female name. It appears in the 2025 anime series Medalist , about a young…
Ima
Japanese
"present, now"
Frequently cited as an example of cruel baby naming, à la Ima Hogg.
Ichiro
Japanese
"firstborn son"
Ichiro is a good classic choice for the first boy in a Japanese family.
Iku
Japanese
"nourishing"
Iku is an easily assimilated Japanese name.
Issey
Japanese
"first-born"
Japanese-born fashion designer Issey Miyake, known for his techno-clothes, could provide baby naming inspiration.
Ino
Greek; Japanese
"mythological name; wild boar"
Ino was one of the Queens of Thebes who, after her death, became an immortal. Ino raised her nephew, Dionysus (son of Semele and Zeus), provoking the wrath of Hera. In desperation Ino threw herself…
Issei
Japanese
"single, alone, one + star; bright; sincere"
A relaxed and cool feeling Japanese name with a variety of meanings, depending on the kanji used. Appearing in the light novel series High School DxD and the anime series Haikyu!! , it is also borne…
Ichigo
Japanese
"strawberry; one guardian"
Ichigo is a unisex — but primarily male — Japanese name. As a male name, it is typically written in kanji giving it the meaning "one guardian" (which can be interpreted to mean "best guardian"). As a…
Ishi
Japanese
"stone"
Connotes a strong, solid character.

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