Girl Names Lists · Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
Anime Girl Names
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Ochako
Japanese
"tea child"
Ochako Uraraka — also written as Ochaco — is a character in the anime series My Hero Academia .
Raye
Variation of Rae, English
"ewe"
Like many single-syllable R names right now, Raye is on the rise.
Rei
Japanese
"bell or beautiful"
A sweet and simple Japanese name with several possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
Reika
Japanese
"beautiful flower"
Lovely Japanese choice that would translate well cross-culturally.
Reiko
Japanese
"pretty child"
Dainty and doll-like.
Rika
Japanese, or diminutive of names that end in -rika
"beautiful village; peaceful ruler; estate ruler"
Rika is most common as a Japanese name, when it means "beautiful village" in one kanji combination. It is also seen as a nickname and given name in Scandinavia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands, where…
Rin
Japanese, Korean
"dignified, severe; jade, clear"
A very popular name for girls in Japan, though it is a unisex choice. It can mean "severe, cold", but also "dignified", "ethics" and "phosphorus", depending on the kanji used. It is notably used for…
Rini
Japanese
"little bunny"
Cute Japanese name with a nickname to match. Rini was used in the Sailor Moon series.
Rumi
Japanese
"beauty, flow, lapis lazuli"
Rumi is a Japanese girl name, with a sweet yet substantial sound. Reminiscent of other popular choices in the West — think Ruby, Remy, and Romy — it is currently achieving more notice thanks to…
Ryuko
Japanese
"dragon child"
Strong Japanese unisex choice. Dragons are a symbol of power in Japan.
Sachiko
Japanese
"child of joy"
Sachiko was one of the first Japanese names familiar to Americans when it was used in the 1950s by actress Shirley Maclaine for her daughter, called the adorable short form Sachi. While Sachiko does…
Sailor
Occupational name
Supermodel Christie Brinkley launched an entire name genre when she picked this breezy occupational name for her daughter in 1998, and it has become more prevalent in recent decades. The Saylor…
Saki
Japanese
"hope blossom"
Common botanical choice in Japan.
Sakura
Japanese
"cherry blossom"
Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected…
Sarada
Japanese
"salad"
Sarada is the Japanese word for "salad," and thus, is not a given name in Japan. It was used for the Naruto character Sarada Uchiha. According to Tumblr user @ruineko, "When you say her full name,…
Setsuna
Japanese
"a moment, an instant"
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.
Shinobu
Japanese
"endurance, patience; belief"
A unisex name in Japan, more common for girls.
Shizuka
Japanese
"quiet summer fragrance"
Common Japanese name with a bright floral meaning.
Sumire
Japanese
"violet flower"
The Japanese equivalent of Violet, common among Millennial and Gen Z Japanese women.
Tayuya
Japanese, meaning unknown
Associated with a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.