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Hikari
OriginJapanese
Meaning"light"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#11293
2025 SSA
BoysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Hikari
Light, bright unisex name. Hikari is more popular for girls in Japan these days.
Hikari is also given to boys.
Pronounced hee-KAH-ree.
As of October 2026, Hikari ranked #12924 for boys in US births in 2023 and #11293 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6252 for girls in 2021.
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