Female Japanese Names

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

Despite being etymologically unrelated, Aimi has a similar meaning to the name Amy, "beloved."

A bright-sounding name with multicultural appeal, used regularly as a first name in Japan, Scandinavia, Latvia, and Spain.

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

Akari is a gender-neutral Japanese name used fairly evenly between the sexes in the US.

Aki is a simple international name from two wildly divergent cultures.

This popular Japanese name has many various meanings (bright, clear, autumn), depending on the combination of kanji used to spell it. The final element is the character ko, meaning "child", which features in many Japanese feminine names. Akiko is one of the best unique names for autumn babies.

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.

If you're planning to have a younger one.

A representative Japanese name with a meaning symbolizing ripeness.

This form of Irina supersedes the original in its native country.

Bright, just like its meaning.

Aya, barely more than a breath, is an international favorite, with origins in several languages and cultures. Popular throughout Europe, It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2012.

Sweet and gentle botanical choice.