Japanese Girls Names

A popular choice right now in Japan, where it recently ranked in the Top 10.

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

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

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.

A fresh and pretty Japanese name which would be an unusual route to the popular Emmy/Emi nickname. In Japanese, this name can be formed from a variety of different kanji combinations with different meanings, but "laughing child" and "beautiful child" are two appealing possibilities.

Short and sweet Eri is a common female name in Japan that could cross cultures quite easily.

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.

Perfect for a springtime daughter.