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Hikaru
UnisexMeaning of Hikaru: Japanese: 'light'
Hikaru is a unisex name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9305th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#9305
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
187
First recorded 1992 · peak 2006
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
90% boys · 10% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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