785 Japanese Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Japanese girl names are often inspired by nature and its elements, such as seasons, trees, and flowers. They reflect the culture’s strong connection with mother nature. Japanese names also reflect human virtues and values that reflect the country’s history and traditions. These names, as with names from many other cultures, have meanings that symbolize positive human traits and elements from nature. For feminine names, the suffixes -mi (beautiful), -ko (child), and -ka (fragrance) have also become quite popular as of late. For example, a name like Michi has multiple meanings, including ‘intelligence.’ Adding a ‘ko’ will make it Michiko, which means ‘an intelligent child.’ Two-syllable names that were popular before the 1980s are in trend again. So are short names, such as Mei, Rio, and Rei, but they have no meaning. You could assign any meaning you like to these names by adding suffixes. These would then be considered modern names, free from any association with the past. Japanese names are mainly created using kanji characters. Kanji began as pictures but changed into characters over time (1). A kanji name can be pronounced or written in multiple ways (2). Parents can create innumerable combinations of kanji to come up with a unique name for their child. These characters also allow parents to create variations that help add depth and complexity to their child’s name. There is a current trend of blending old Japanese names with fashionable suffixes. However, traditional Japanese baby girl names like Sakura (cherry blossom), Yuki (snow), and Hana (flower) continue to capture parents’ fascination. Such names not only stand for nature but also represent beauty. If you are looking for more such delightful Japanese girl names, we have you covered. Below is our unique collection of the most charming names, both popular from previous times and recent years, with their meanings.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Akari		Girl	Light; Brightness
Aoi		Unisex	Hollyhock; Green; Blue
Emica		Girl	Charming; Blessed; Beautiful
Hana		Girl	Grace
Kana		Girl	Powerful
Kei		Unisex	Square jewel; Blessing; Wise; Respect; Excellence
Koharu		Girl	Late summer
Kokoro		Girl	Heart; Mind
Mio		Girl	A beautiful cherry blossom
Nozomi		Girl	Hopeful truth; Wishful beauty
Ren		Unisex	Lotus blossom
Sana		Unisex	Brilliance; Praise
Sara		Girl	Princess
Sora		Girl	Sky; Conch shell; Heaven; Gravel
Tsumugi		Girl	Pongee a soft cloth made from threads of silk, Spinning, Request, Beseech
Ahmya		Girl	Black rain; Higher ground
Ai		Girl	Love; Affection
Aia		Girl	One who is famous, Ruler of the house
Aika		Girl	Love song
Aiko		Girl	Little loved one
Aimi		Girl	Love beauty
Aina		Girl	Beautiful eyed woman
Ainu		Girl	Goddess of fertility; Human-like
Airi		Unisex	Colorful; Cheerful; Fresh
Airin		Unisex	Peaceful; Graceful; Beautiful
Aiya		Unisex	Bird
Aizen		Unisex	Beloved; Affectionate
Ajin		Unisex	Gold; Precious
Akai		Unisex	Red
Akane		Girl	Red dye
Akashi		Unisex	Red bridge; Bright stone
Akatsuki		Unisex	Dawn; Daybreak
Akaya		Unisex	Vibrant; Fiery
Akeira		Unisex	Bright; Clear; Ideal
Akemi		Girl	Bright, beautiful, dawn
Akeno		Unisex	Bright, shining
Aki		Girl	Autumn; Clear
Akiara		Unisex	A bright person
Akie		Unisex	Graceful, intelligent, serene
Akiko		Girl	Clear; Crystal; Autumn season
Akino		Unisex	Autumn field
Akira		Girl	Bright; Clear; Intelligent being
Akisha		Unisex	She who is intelligent
Akita		Unisex	Breed of bear-hunting dog from the mountainous regions of northern Japan
Akito		Unisex	Bright person; Autumn season
Akiya		Unisex	Bright; Autumn
Akoya		Unisex	Bright; Precious; Pure
Akuma		Unisex	Demon; Devil
Alexiel		Unisex	Graceful; Strong; Dvine
Amai		Unisex	Sweet
Amane		Unisex	Peaceful, serene, tranquil
Amaterasu		Unisex	Shining in heaven
Amaya		Girl	Heavenly valley; Elevated place; Mother capital
Aneko		Girl	An older sister; Versatile and spontaneous
Anime		Unisex	Animation
Anki		Unisex	Graceful; Merciful
Anzu		Girl	Apricot
Aoki		Unisex	An evergreen blue tree
Arai		Unisex	Arai - Noble, strong, elegant
Arashi		Unisex	Storm; Tempest
Arisa		Unisex	Beautiful future
Arisu		Girl	Righteous; Noble natured
Asada		Unisex	Essence of gratitude
Asai		Unisex	Morning; Sunrise
Asami		Girl	Beautiful
Asuga		Girl	Swift like the wind
Asuka		Girl	Tomorrow; Fragrance
Asuma		Unisex	True guardian
Asumi		Unisex	Beautiful purity; Pure beauty
Asuna		Unisex	Light, bright, morning
Atari		Unisex	Japanese word for success or victory
Atsuko		Girl	Warm; Kind child
Aya		Girl	Design; Colorful
Ayaka		Girl	Color; Flower
Ayako		Girl	Reliable, gentle, peaceful
Ayame		Girl	Iris; A flowering plant
Ayami		Unisex	Exquisite and graceful
Ayane		Girl	A colorful sound
Ayano		Unisex	Colorful, serene, beautiful
Ayato		Unisex	Versatile and determined
Ayeka		Girl	Quick and analytical mind
Ayumi		Girl	Walk; Step
Ayumu		Girl	One who has a dream and a vision
Ayuri		Unisex	Walker of beauty; My beautiful walk
Azai		Unisex	Strength
Azami		Unisex	Flower or thistle
Azumi		Unisex	Safe residence; Peaceful dwelling
Bachi		Unisex	Stroke; Hit
Bashira		Girl	Joyful; Predictor of Good News
Bento		Unisex	Blessed; Blessing
Bulma		Unisex	Intelligent and adventurous
Caisen		Unisex	Warrior; Strong; Victorious
Camie		Girl	Sweet, charming, and strong
Camry		Unisex	Crown
Chiaki		Girl	Sparkling light
Chidori		Unisex	A thousand birds
Chiharu		Unisex	Springs and clear skies
Chihiro		Girl	Thousand armspans
Chika		Girl	Wisdom; Beautiful; Flower; God is greater
Chisa		Unisex	Small; Precious

Infographic: Beautiful Japanese Names For Your Adorable Girl

Japanese baby girl names are often connected to nature. Trees and flowers mostly inspire these names. These names may also represent qualities such as beauty, elegance, and grace. If you are looking for beautiful Japanese baby names for your daughter, you may want to look at the infographic below.

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