Share this link via
Or copy link
Below are navigation links that will take you to the main text and navigation menus.
26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name search tools for your baby!
You can search through 11,678 Japanese girl names with 89,389 kanji variations by meaning, reading, or spelling—and easily save any favorites to My Favorites with one click.
1,417 views
1,250 views
3,955 views
2,328 views
3,263 views
3,664 views
590 views
4,905 views
12,525 views
4,110 views
2,945 views
6,354 views
3,371 views
4,519 views
2,437 views
2,535 views
3,385 views
4,146 views
2,135 views
8,101 views
2,224 views
10,075 views
3,576 views
2,208 views
2,136 views
6,810 views
4,578 views
7,625 views
4,492 views
2,598 views
7,279 views
2,985 views
2,570 views
5,966 views
1,477 views
3,994 views
5,149 views
1,362 views
1,913 views
3,039 views
2,385 views
1,887 views
5,675 views
2,738 views
4,701 views
989 views
2,448 views
6,862 views
3,165 views
858 views
2,105 views
2,429 views
3,093 views
11,557 views
2,364 views
3,557 views
5,331 views
1,174 views
3,101 views
1,703 views
Here are some sample tags. Choose 'English word meanings' and try searching for any English word you like!
Sort by: Most Kanji Variations
Sorts names by how many different kanji spellings they have. In general, names with more variants tend to be more familiar and widespread in Japan (with some exceptions).
Sort by: Most Viewed
Sorts names by page views on this site. Views reflect global traffic (including Japan), so this does not represent popularity among Japanese people only. A high view count does not necessarily mean the name is famous in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
About our last-name data