top japanese boy names - japan 2020

Commonly associated with the Japanese beverage company Asahi, which produces a beer by the same name.

A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, well known in the U. S. , might inspire some namesakes.

Common Japanese choice for boys born in the Spring.

A very popular Japanese boys' name whose characters refer to the constellation Ursa Major. Short form Hiro might work better in the West, as may another popular Japanese boys' name, Ren.

In Welsh, a diminutive of Iorwerth. As a Japanese name, Iori stands alone.

Kai is an internationally flexible name with many possible origins and meanings, growing in popularity in the US and a diverse range of European countries.

A Japanese name that would work well on a boy or girl — it is reminiscent of popular unisex names Kai or Kyrie. Kairi is the name of the main female character in the popular role-playing video game series, Kingdom Hearts.

A Japanese name with a great meaning, a cool Kai sound, and lots of potential to become an international export.

Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.

A very unusual biblical name, Rei was one of David's most loyal supporters.

A very popular name for boys, also used for girls, in Japan, most familiar in the West as half of cartoon's "Ren and Stimpy," and as the hero in both the original and updated versions of "Footloose."

See RIO.