Best known as the name of Naruto Uzumaki, the main character in the Naruto anime series. It's also a common place name in Japan—the Naruto whirlpools are said to have inspired the name of the manga character.

Relatively unusual as a given name in Japan.

Unisex Japanese name more often given to boys.

A vintage choice in Japan that is not currently fashionable for babies.

Kakyuu was adapted to a name for the character Princess Kakyuu of the Sailor Moon franchise. Kakyuu translates to "fireball," and is not a given name in Japan.

Used for summer-born babies in Japan.

As well as meaning victory, the name Katsu is strongly associated with heroism and masculinity.

Common Japanese name among Gen X women.

White-haired hero of the manga and anime series Bleach.

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

Noland exists as a surname among the Irish and the French. In Ireland, it's a variation of the much more common Nolan. As a French surname, Noland is derived from Germanic components not, "need" and land.

Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.

Also written as Eijirō or Eijirou, this name was traditionally borne by second-born sons.

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.

Common Japanese name most notably connected to Shigeo Shingō, Japanese industrial engineer and expert on the Toyota Production System.

Naruto character named for his shark-like appearance and powers. Probably a better name for your pet fish than baby.

Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."

With words like Rowdy and Breaker transforming into baby names, it's only a matter of time before Brawly makes the list as well.

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

Tobi is typically used as an alternate spelling of Toby, a common nickname for Tobias. In the anime series Naruto, the name Tobi is written in kanji giving it the meaning "ten tails."