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Female Japanese Names

  1. Umeko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "plum-blossom child, patient"

    • Description:

      Unfamiliar Asian choice that can work for a parent in search of something really different.
  2. Niko

    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Nichoals; diminutive of Nikolaos, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "victory of the people"

    • Description:

      Niko was used for 14 baby girls in the US last year, and twin sister Nico for another 30 -- though that's still far fewer than the 1500 baby boys who were given one of those two names.
  3. Ame

    • Description:

      Amé is a delicate feminine name with French origins, featuring an accent that indicates the specific pronunciation (ah-MAY). Without the accent, Ame derives from Latin 'amare' meaning 'to love,' suggesting 'beloved' as its meaning. In Japanese, though spelled differently, 'ame' can mean 'rain,' creating a poetic cross-cultural connection. This short, elegant name remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it an exotic appeal. In French usage, it has connections to the term 'âme' meaning 'soul,' adding spiritual depth. Amé's brevity makes it distinctive yet simple, appealing to parents seeking minimalist names with international flair. Its pronunciation may vary slightly based on regional accents, but its musical quality remains consistent.
  4. Rikku

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "land, continent"

    • Description:

      The Japanese Rikku is familiar in the west as the name of one of the lead characters of the "Final Fantasy" video game series. Voted "hottest character," the fictional Rikku is a thief with a good sense of humor.
  5. Takara

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "treasure, jewel"

    • Description:

      A lovely Japanese alternative to Tamara.
  6. Chiyo

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "thousand generations"

    • Description:

      The childhood name of the heroine of Memoirs of a Geisha is pretty and accessible. Chiyiko is a pet form.
  7. Maki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "true"

    • Description:

      Popular name in Japan in its own right, but also as a nickname for Miyako or Makiko.
  8. Miyako

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful night child"

    • Description:

      Most common in Japan in the mid-20th century, but to Western ears it doesn't sound dated.
  9. Tetsu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "strong as iron"

    • Description:

      Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.
  10. Makoto

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "sincerity, truth"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "the righteous way"

    • Description:

      One of the most familiar Japanese names thanks to the first commoner to become empress of Japan and to New York Times book empress Michiko Kakutani.
  12. Yukiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "snow child"

    • Description:

      Perfect choice for a child born on a snowy day.
  13. Megumi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "blessing"

    • Description:

      An Asian name not widely known in the West.
  14. Sachi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "child of joy"

    • Description:

      Sachi, often short for Sachiko, was given to 25 girls in the US in a recent year. While it is technically Japanese, this short form has an unidentifiably international feel and might be a relative of the stylish Sacha.
  15. Aki

    • Origin:

      Japanese; Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "born in the autumn; ancestor"

    • Description:

      Aki is a simple international name from two wildly divergent cultures.
  16. Tamako

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "jewel child"

    • Description:

      Two similarly delicate names, Tamako and Tamaki, can be found in the Japanese community.
  17. Mirena

    • Description:

      Mirena is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly prominent in Bulgarian, Croatian, and other Eastern European cultures. It likely derives from the Slavic element 'mir' meaning 'peace' or 'world,' creating a name that essentially conveys 'peaceful' or 'of the world.' The name has a melodious quality with its flowing three-syllable structure. While well-established in Eastern Europe, Mirena remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality while still being accessible in pronunciation. Some may associate the name with the intrauterine device brand, though this is a modern and incidental connection. The name carries a gentle elegance and cross-cultural adaptability that appeals to parents seeking names with international flavor yet straightforward pronunciation.

  18. Sada

    • Origin:

      Hebrew variation of Sarah; also Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "chaste"

    • Description:

      The late actress Sada Thompson introduced this obscure but usable form.
  19. Haruka

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "distant; spring flower"

    • Description:

      An extremely common Japanese name, especially among women.
  20. Mieko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "prosperous"

    • Description:

      One of the better-known Japanese names.