top japanese boy names - japan 2020

Kai

Hawaiian, Frisian, Chinese

"sea; warrior; triumph"

Kai is an internationally flexible name with many possible origins and meanings, growing in popularity in the US and a diverse range of European countries. In the US, the name Kai is most commonly…

Ren

Japanese, Latin

"water lily, lotus, romantic love, move forward; reborn"

A very popular unisex name in Japan, Ren is a concise and versatile choice that could work across multiple languages. A rising star in England and Wales where it ranks in the Top 1000, it is also on…

Kaito

Japanese

"sea, ocean + to fly, soar"

A popular Japanese name with an uplifting meaning, Kaito is connected to the air and the sea. Said with three syllables and not the two English speakers may expect, it has been borne by a number of…

Sora

Japanese

"sky"

A smart and simple unisex Japanese name meaning "sky". It actually has a second nature meaning in Finnish, albeit a slightly less appealing one: "gravel".

Rui

Portuguese diminutive of Rodrigo

"famous ruler"

This charming mini name began life as a nickname for Rodrigo but has since taken on a life of its own, ranking as an independent name in Portugal, it’s country of origin. If you’re looking to honor a…

Kairi

Japanese

"sea"

A Japanese name that would work well on a boy or girl — it is reminiscent of popular unisex names Kai or Kyrie. Kairi is the name of the main female character in the popular role-playing video game…

Rei

Hebrew

"my companion"

A very unusual biblical name, Rei was one of David's most loyal supporters.

Haru

Japanese

"born in the spring; clear weather"

A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.

Haruki

Japanese

"spring tree"

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, well known in the U. S. , might inspire some namesakes. Haruki is a popular Japanese name meaning spring tree or bright tree, a lovely nature meaning combined with…

Haruto

Japanese

"a person born in the spring"

Common Japanese choice for boys born in the Spring.

Taiga

English word name; Japanese

Taiga has two origins. As a word name derived from Turkic languages via Russian, it refers to the snow forest of the Arctic regions, making it an evocative nature name. It is also a unisex Japanese…

Asahi

Japanese

"sunlight; morning"

Commonly associated with the Japanese beverage company Asahi, which produces a beer by the same name.

Riku

Riku is a Japanese masculine name with a rich cultural background. It typically means 'land' or 'shore,' though depending on the kanji characters used, it can have various interpretations such as…

Minato

Japanese

"harbor"

A spirited Japanese name with a strong but cosy feeling meaning, Minato is popular in its native Japan.

Reo

Variation of Rio or Rhoeo, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese

"river; flow, stream; graceful + cherry blossom"

Short, snappy, and stylish, Reo may be viewed in a number of ways:. It could be an alternative spelling of Spanish Rio or the Greek Rhoeo, both associated with rivers and flowing water.…

Iori

Japanese, Welsh

In Welsh, a diminutive of Iorwerth. As a Japanese name, Iori stands alone.

Kento

Kento is a Japanese masculine name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common interpretations include 'healthy person,' 'strong man,' or 'wise flight.'…

Akito

Japanese

"bright person"

Aoi

Japanese

"hollyhock; blue"

Hayato

Japanese

"falconer"