Hikari
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A distinctive 3-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hikari first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 5 babies have been named Hikari in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hikari is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #35,245 for boy names in the US .
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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
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Middle Names
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Hikari is also used as a girl name, ranked #7121.
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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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