Sachiko was one of the first Japanese names familiar to Americans when it was used in the 1950s by actress Shirley Maclaine for her daughter, called the adorable short form Sachi. While Sachiko does not rank on the US Social Security baby names list, Sachi was given to 25 girls in the most recent year counted.

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

Not as familiar as some other Asian imports; has a strong unisex feel.

Hanako has a delicate sound and quaint meaning -- but there's a catch. According to widespread urban legend in Japan, Hanako is the name of the ghost of a little girl who haunts school bathrooms, who sometimes answers if you call her name.

Frequently cited as an example of cruel baby naming, à la Ima Hogg.

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

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

Tazu has a certain snazzy appeal.

Closely tied to the widow of John Lennon.

Simple, Zen-like name of a mythological forest elf.

Commonly used in Japanese families.