Anime Girl Names

Very popular girls' name in Japan not quite as easy to transport westward as the also-popular Rin.

Temari is the name of an ancient Japanese toy — embroidered balls that were used to play games and eventually became a symbol of loyal friendship. Temari is not a given name in Japan, but it was used in the Naruto series for a female character.

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.

Considered an old-fashioned choice in Japan.

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

Cute Japanese name with a nickname to match. Rini was used in the Sailor Moon series.

Ayako is a very common feminine name in Japan, where it is the name of Princess Ayako of Takamado (now Ayako Moriya), formerly of the Imperial House of Japan.

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

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

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

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

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

Typically seen as a Japanese surname, but used for a female antagonist in the anime series My Hero Academia.

A highly unusual Dora name that may be a spin on the Japanese name Midori, meaning "green," or a combination of Mia "my" plus Dora "gift."

Stylish and simple, Umi is an ocean inspired Japanese name that may appeal to those who enjoy Lumi, Rumi, and Una. It appears in the popular anime series, Love Live

Calming Japanese choice.

Makoto is a unisex name in Japan, although many more men bear the name.

Queen Nehelenia is a villain in the Sailor Moon anime franchise. Her name is likely a reference to both the mineral nepheline — as many Sailor Moon characters are named after minerals — and Nehalennia, a German or Celtic goddess.

Pronunciation would not be obvious to Americans.

The name Drasna was created for a Pokémon character. Her name was derived from the Latin botanical name dracaena, which in turn is from drakōn, the Greek word for "dragon." Fittingly, Drasna used Dragon-type Pokémon in battle.