Hikaru
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hikaru first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 162 babies have been named Hikaru in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hikaru is past its peak , currently ranked #22,230 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,230
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Hikaru is also used as a girl name, ranked #54978.
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About the Name Hikaru
Hikaru is a boy name .
Is Hikaru a boy or girl name? Hikaru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,230 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54,978. Hikaru is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hikaru is currently ranked #22,230 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hikaru include Hik, Hika, Hikay, Hikaie, Hiy, Hiie, and Hikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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