Anime Girl Names

The Japanese equivalent of Violet, common among Millennial and Gen Z Japanese women.

Notably used on the character Namida Suzumeno in the Naruto universe. True to her name's meaning, Namida's special power involves crying.

Tsuyu is the Japanese word for the plum rain, or the East Asian rainy season. It was adopted as a name for a character in the anime series My Hero Academia.

Chibiusa was created as a name for the Sailor Moon franchise. It's the nickname of Purinsesu Usagi Sumōru Redi Sereniti (Princess Usagi Small Lady Serenity). Usagi, which is also her mother's name, means "rabbit of the moon."

Noriko is most common among Gen X Japanese women, making it a dated choice in Japan.

Lusamine was created for a character in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Her name was based on the word balsamine, which refers to the balsam plant.

Seen as a name for this first time in the anime Sailor Moon.

Chibi is Japanese slang for someone or something small (and typically cute). It is not used as a given name in the real world, however, a number of anime characters are named Chibi.

Tenten is not a given Japanese name, but it was used for a character in the Naruto franchise.

Light, bright unisex name. Hikari is more popular for girls in Japan these days.

Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.

Setsuna was derived from a Buddhist term meaning "split second," originally the Sanskrit word ksana. It is more popular among fictional characters than real babies.

A more unusual romaji spelling of Choko.

Lovely Japanese choice that would translate well cross-culturally.

As a feminine name, Konan has Japanese origins. It is the name of a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.

This Japanese color name is not bestowed upon baby girls, but it's been used for many fictional characters.

Hinata is a unisex Japanese name and surname but is primarily seen as a given name among women. It has many possible meanings, most of which have something to do with the sun.

Common in Japan among older generations of women, rather than baby girls.

Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.

Despite being etymologically unrelated, Aimi has a similar meaning to the name Amy, "beloved."