Names and Meanings
Popular Japanese names not only sound graceful and elegant, but also bring in a unique feel to it. Add to that the fact that these baby girl names are very meaningful and you'll have more of a reason for naming them it. So what are some of these Japanese names that you can use?
| Name | Meaning |
| Ai | Love |
| Akako | A fiery and passionate red |
| Aiko | Beloved and loved |
| Amaya | A night of rain |
| Aki | One who is born in Autumn |
| Asa | One who is born in the morning |
| Ayame | Iris |
| Ayumi | A paced walk |
| Azami | The flower that comes on a thistle |
| Ayako | A child who is very pretty |
| Amarante | A flower that never fades |
| Aimi | Love and beauty |
| Akira | Bright, pure and clear |
| Avaron | An island of apples |
| Asami | Morning beauty |
| Ayano | Color child |
| Bunko | A very literary child |
| Chiyo | One who is eternal |
| Cho | Butterfly |
| Chika | Someone who is very near and dear |
| Choko | A baby born at dawn |
| Chie | Safe residence |
| Chiasa | One thousand mornings |
| Dai | Someone who is really great |
| Etsu | Delight |
| Etsuyo | A generation of delight |
| Eiko | A splendid child |
| Emi | Beautiful child |
| Eri | Blessed prize |
| Fumiko | Child of treasured beauty |
| Fuyu | A child born in winter |
| Gen | Spring time |
| Gina | Silver and bright |
| Hanako | Flower child |
| Haruki | Springtime tree |
| Hana | A beautiful flower |
| Hanae | Tree branch in spring |
| Haru | Spring |
| Haya | Very light and quick |
| Hisa | Long-lasting |
| Hisae | Enduring tree branch |
| Hiro | Abundant, prosperous, generous and tolerant |
| Hitomi | A girl with beautiful eyes |
| Hoshi | Star |
| Izumi | Fountain |
| Iku | Something that is nourishing and sustaining |
| Ine | Rice |
| Ima | Now |
| Ito | Thread |
| Ishi | Stone |
| Imako | Present child |
| Iwa | Rock |
| Jin | Gentle and tender |
| Jun | Obedient |
| Kai | Forgiveness |
| Kaiyo | Child of forgiveness |
| Kame | Tortoise |
| Kayo | Beautiful |
| Kei | Blessed and lucky |
| Kimi | Noble and honorable |
| Ko | Peace, light and happiness |
| Kohako | Amber |
| Kyou | Apricot |
| Kinu | Silk |
| Kishi | A long and happy life |
| Kiwa | Borderline |
| Koto | Harp |
| Kumi | Braid |
| Leiko | Arrogant |
| Mai | Elegance |
| Masa | Straightforward and honest |
| Machi | Ten thousand |
| Matsu | Pine tree |
| Mana | Love and affection |
| Masumi | True lucidity |
| Mi | Beauty |
| Miho | Beautiful guarantee |
| Miki | Beautiful princess |
| Miwa | Beauty and harmony |
| Miyuki | Beautiful snow |
| Moriko | Forest child |
| Nao | Docile and esteemed |
| Naomi | Above all |
| Nori | Law and rule |
| Nishi | West |
| Oki | Ocean centered |
| Ren | Water lily |
| Rei | Lovely spirit |
| Rie | Valued blessing |
| Rika | Valued fragrance |
| Ran | Lily, Orchid |
| Raku | Pleasure |
| Riku | Land |
| Sachi | Blessed and lucky |
| Saki | Blossom |
| Sango | Coral |
| Suzu | Bell |
| Shiori | Poem and weave |
| Shig | Luxuriant |
| Sora | Sky |
| Shinju | Pearl |
| Toshiko | Clever child |
| Takako | Respectful child |
| Tomoko | Friendly child |
| Tama | Jewel |
| Tami | People |
| Tori | Bird |
| Uta | Song or poem |
| Ume | Plum blossom |
| Utako | Child of the song |
| Yori | Servant of the public |
| Yuki | Happiness and good fortune |
| Yuka | Fragrant, incense |
| Yumi | Beauty |
Go through each of these names and see how you like them. What's more, you can even go about the hunt for that perfect name based on your preference - like short names, names starting with a particular alphabet, names that have a 's' sound to it etc. The point being that there's a name for everyone in these popular names and you just have to labor a little to find it. With the extensive and comprehensive list that has been provided for in this article, your search will have narrowed down considerably and you should have no trouble finding that perfect name. And when you find it, you can boast of a unique and catchy name for your baby girl. A happy day that will be.