top japanese girl names - japan 2020

Sakura

Japanese

"cherry blossom"

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…

Rin

Japanese, Korean

"dignified, severe; jade, clear"

A very popular name for girls in Japan, though it is a unisex choice. It can mean "severe, cold", but also "dignified", "ethics" and "phosphorus", depending on the kanji used. It is notably used for…

Yua

Japanese

"to bind with affection"

Hinata

Japanese

"sunflower; facing the sun"

Hinata is a unisex Japanese name and surname but is primarily seen as a given name among women. It has many possible meanings, most of which have something to do with the sun.

Miyu

Japanese

"beautfiul evening"

Short and sweet alternative to Mia, Mila, Maya, et al.

Hikari

Japanese

"light"

Light, bright unisex name. Hikari is more popular for girls in Japan these days.

Ena

Diminutive of several names

Baby names that started off as diminutives -- Ena, Ita, Etta -- seem too insubstantial for a modern female.

Hiyori

Japanese

"fine weather; harmony"