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Hikari

Boy Name #35,245 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Syllables 6 Letters

A distinctive 3-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Japanese
Luminous Japanese Serene Poetic Hopeful

Meaning & Origin

Hikari is a boy name with 3 syllables, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Popularity Over Time

#35,245
Current Rank
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Syllables
3
Popularity Rank
#35,245
Total SSA Count
5
Cultural Origins
Japanese
Pronunciation
Easy
Cross-Cultural Ease
Moderate

Common Nicknames

Hika Kari
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Sibling Names

Akira Sora Yuki Kenji Sakura
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Hikari is also used as a girl name, ranked #7121.

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Same Origin Names (Japanese)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hikari

What is the origin of the name Hikari?
Hikari has Japanese origins.
Is Hikari a boy or girl name?
Hikari is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #35245. As a girl name, it is ranked #7121. Hikari is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Hikari?
Hikari is currently ranked #35245 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Hikari?
Common nicknames for Hikari include Hika and Kari.
What are good middle names for Hikari?
Popular middle name pairings include Hikari Hikari Soren, Hikari Hikari James, Hikari Hikari Elias, and Hikari Hikari Kai.
What are good sibling names for Hikari?
Names that pair well with Hikari as siblings include Akira, Sora, Yuki, Kenji, and Sakura.
How many syllables does Hikari have?
Hikari has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Hikari a common or rare name?
Hikari is an uncommon name, ranked #35245 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hikari

Hikari is a boy name with Japanese origins .

Is Hikari a boy or girl name? Hikari is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,245 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,121. Hikari is more commonly used as a girl name.

Hikari is currently ranked #35,245 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Hikari has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.

Common nicknames for Hikari include Hika and Kari. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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