Hikari Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Hikari means 'light' or 'brightness' in Japanese.
Meaning of the Name Hikari
Hikari is a Japanese name that means 'light' or 'brightness'. It is a unisex name and is often given to both boys and girls. The name is associated with qualities like intelligence, positivity, and enlightenment. In Japanese culture, light symbolizes hope, goodness, and the ability to overcome darkness. Hikari is a popular name in Japan and is often chosen for its beautiful meaning and simplicity.
Popularity of the Name Hikari
The popularity for the name Hikari peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,148 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Hikari had the most female births in 2018 with 19, which ranked number 6,239 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Hikari has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 16 births, an increase of 100.00%. Among females, Hikari has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 16 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hikari
- 20 Year Trend of Hikari: 220.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Hikari: 100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Hikari: 100.00%
Popularity of Hikari by State
Among females, Hikari was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hikari. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hikari
- Total Births of Hikari: 17 (7.18%)
- Female Births of Hikari: 17 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Hikari over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.18% increase in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. For Females, births for Hikari have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.