Anime Girl Names

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.

Lusamine

Maiko

Popular name in Japan in its own right, but also as a nickname for Miyako or Makiko. It appears in the visual novel Danganrompa, borne by the character Maki Harukawa. 
 
Succinct and simple, it can mean "truth, reality" or "hope", though other kanji combinations are possible. Some may also recognize it as the name of a type of sushi dish, in which the rice is wrapped in nori (dried seaweed). 
 
Maki might also be considered an anglicization of the Finnish name Mäki, meaning "hill", a nickname for the likes of Makayla, Mackenzie, Maverick, and Malika, and a Māori and Hawaiian form of Margaret (via Makaleka).

Maki

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

Makoto

Common name in Japan, particularly among Gen X and Millennial women. In English, it sounds very close to the word "mommy."

Mami

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

Manami

Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.

Masuyo

Common Japanese name with a pleasant meaning, no matter how you write it.

Mayu

In Greek myth, Medusa was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, with live venomous snakes in place of hair and the ability to turn people to stone with just a glance. In later myths, Medusa was originally a beautiful maiden, who was transformed into a monster by the jealous Athena.
 
Using a mirror to avoid looking directly at her, Medusa was slain by Perseus and her head turned into a shield. According to some legends, she bore Pegasus, the winged horse, and the giant Chrysaor, as she died.
 
Despite its heavy mythological baggage, Medusa broke into the US charts for girls in 2022.

Medusa

Metaria was created for Queen Metaria of the Sailor Moon franchise. Her name is derived from the word "metal" — all Sailor Moon villains have metal or mineral names.

Metaria

Unisex Japanese name used primarily for girls.

Michiru

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."

Midora

Depending on the kanji used, this sweet name can have links to the number three, making it perfect for a third child.

Mimiko

Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.

Minako

Moegi Kazamatsuri is a character in the Naruto franchise.

Moegi

Momo

Momoe

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

Namida

A cute yet plucky choice that refers to the seven colors of the rainbow, Nanako would make a special choice for a rainbow baby. It was one of the most popular names in Japan in during the late 1990s and is notably borne by actress and model Nanako Matsushima and singer Nanako Takushi, along with the character Nanako Dojima, from the video game Persona 4.
 
As with many Japanese names, the meaning of Nanako varies depending on which kanji elements are used, and alternative meanings can include "vegetables, greens + child" or "cherished offspring". Actor Wilmer Valderrama and model Amanda Pacheco named their first daughter Nanako Oceana in 2021, and were inspired by a trip to Japan.

Nanako

Naru

are plucked from the vivid world of Japanese animation and the franchises that inhabit it, such as 

. These series name their characters very deliberately, with much attention paid to the meanings and styles of the names.

While most anime names are Japanese, the anime girl names found in the US Top 1000 tend to have origins outside of Japan. Along with Luna, 

include Amara, Faye, Artemis, Serena, Aya, Iris, and Mina. 

 such as Himawari, Kiyomi, Nami, and Hinata are on  the rise in the US.

are those that are created for a specific character. Many of these invented names have meanings that relate to the character's traits, such as Ibara, an antagonist in 

Here is our full list of anime names for girls.

Anime girl names, including japanese names, tv character names from anime and manga for baby girls, with meanings, origins, and popularity (Page 6)