Japanese names for Girls

Aiko is a very common Japanese name with a lovely meaning that is rarely heard outside the Asian community.

A popular Japanese name for both sexes that's migrated to the West because of its appearance in manga and video games.

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 considered a derivation of Amaia, a Basque name meaning "the end." In Japan, Amaya is a surname.

A very popular girls' name in Japan with an unfortunate English pronunciation: picture a toddler with a hurt knee saying "owee."

A popular Japanese name used for the young heroine of the animated film, "Spirited Away."

Pronunciation would not be obvious to Americans.

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.

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 sometimes answers if you call her name.

A traditional possibility for a Japanese or Japanese-American child born in April or May.

Short and catchy form of traditional Asian name.