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Amaya
Spanish version of Amaia or Japanese
"mother city; the end; night rain"
The Spanish form of Amaya is both a given name and a surname, originating from the Spanish mountain and village of Amaya. In this context it means "mother city" or "the capital." Amaya can also be…
Emi
English, Slovene, or Japansese
"rival; whole; beautiful favor, beautiful picture"
As an English nickname, Emi can be short for anything beginning with (or containing) the popular "em" sound, such as Emily, Emilia, or maybe even Clementine. As a Japanese name, it can be formed of…
Akira
Japanese
"bright, intelligent"
A popular Japanese name for both sexes that's migrated to the West because of its appearance in manga and video games and because of its international feel. It was a fast rising choice in 2024, when…
Hanako
Japanese
"flower child"
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…
Mai
Japanese, French, Welsh, Vietnamese, Navajo
"dance; May; cherry blossom; coyote"
Cross-cultural winner.
Dai
Japanese
"to shine"
Pronunciation would not be obvious to Americans.
Aoi
Japanese
"bluish"
A very popular girls' name in Japan with an unfortunate English pronunciation: picture a toddler with a hurt knee saying "owee."
Chihiro
Japanese
"thousand questions"
A popular Japanese name used for the young heroine of the animated film, "Spirited Away."
Megumi
Japanese
"blessing"
An Asian name not widely known in the West.
Umeko
Japanese
"plum-blossom child, patient"
Unfamiliar Asian choice that can work for a parent in search of something really different.
Yori
Japanese
"reliable"
An appealing, usable Japanese choice, since there are so many familiar ori/ory-ending Western names.
Yuki
Japanese
"snow; happiness"
Succinct and memorable, Yuki is a Japanese name, which may relate to winter or joy, depending on the kanji used. It is a unisex choice, notably borne by singer Yuki Kuramochi (stylized as YUKI).
Miki
Japanese
"flower stem"
Attractive but slight Asian alternative, with a 1970s nickname feel.
Yoko
Japanese
"good girl; ocean child"
There are many in Japan, but for most Americans there's only one Yoko. Yoko Ono writes her name with characters meaning "ocean" and "child".
Orino
Japanese
"worker's field"
Not as familiar as some other Asian imports; has a strong unisex feel.
Yui
Japanese
"superior garment"
Very popular girls' name in Japan not quite as easy to transport westward as the also-popular Rin.
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…
Ishi
Japanese
"stone"
Connotes a strong, solid character.
Tazu
Japanese
"rice-field stork"
Tazu has a certain snazzy appeal.
Tamayo
Japanese
"generation jewel"
Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo.