A popular Japanese name for both sexes that's migrated to the West because of its appearance in manga and video games and because of its international feel. It was a fast rising choice in 2024, when it entered the Top 1000.

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 to Japanese traditional culture without sounding frumpy and old-fashioned.

Aiko is a very common Japanese name with a lovely meaning that is rarely heard outside the Asian community.

Attractive but slight Asian alternative, with a 1970s nickname feel.

This simple, bright Japanese name is used on both boys and girls and has numerous meanings. It can be interpreted as meaning "righteous" and "prince", or a combination of mi meaning "beautiful" and ki meaning "hope", "seasons" and "valuable".

This name was brought to the fore by acclaimed Chinese-American novelist and short story writer Gish Jen, whose birth name was Lillian.

Cai, as distinguished from the boys' name Kai, is international, simple, unusual.

A striking choice, but might possibly be taken for Jen.

Japanese classic with optimistic meaning.

Connotes a strong, solid character.

Commonly used in Japan, and so much more distinguished than Jen.