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…

Akito

Japanese

"bright person"

Aoi

Japanese

"hollyhock; blue"

Asahi

Japanese

"sunlight; morning"

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

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.

Hayato

Japanese

"falconer"

Hiroto

Japanese

"great flying"

A very popular Japanese boys' name whose characters refer to the constellation Ursa Major. Short form Hiro might work better in the West, as may another popular Japanese boys' name, Ren.

Iori

Japanese, Welsh

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

Itsuki

Japanese

"tree"

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…

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…

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.'…

Kouki

Variation of Koki, Japanese

"bright light; hopeful fortune"

Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.

Minato

Japanese

"harbor"

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

Rei

Hebrew

"my companion"

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

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…

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.…

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…