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Haruki

/ hah-ROO-kee /
Boy Japanese 3 syllables
Meaning
Haruki means Spring; shining (Japanese).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
hah-ROO-kee
Popularity
#5284 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Haruki in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Haruki first appears in US records in 1990. It peaked in 2014, when 20 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 18.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Haruki popular?

Steady Haruki has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.

US babies given the name Haruki, by decade
2020s 86
2010s 147
2000s 95
1990s 21

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Haruki mean?

Haruki commonly combines kanji for “spring” or “sunlight” with “radiance” or “tree.”

Names like Haruki

Japanese names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Haruki

Popular Japanese names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haruki mean?

Haruki means Spring; shining. Haruki commonly combines kanji for “spring” or “sunlight” with “radiance” or “tree.”

What is the origin of the name Haruki?

Haruki is of Japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Haruki?

Haruki is pronounced “hah-ROO-kee.”

Is Haruki a boy or a girl name?

Haruki is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Haruki a popular name right now?

Haruki has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.

How popular is the name Haruki?

In 2025, Haruki ranked #5284 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Haruki most popular?

Haruki was most popular in 2014, when about 20 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Haruki?

Names similar to Haruki include Yuma, Haruto, Minato, Sota, Yuto.

What names go well with Haruki?

Japanese names that pair well with Haruki include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.