Hikaru
Hikaru first appears in US records in 1992. It peaked in 2006, when 14 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 7.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hikaru popular?
Declining Hikaru is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
| 2020s | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36 | |
| 2000s | 69 | |
| 1990s | 46 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hikaru mean?
Hikaru means “light” or “radiance” in Japanese.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hikaru mean?
Hikaru means Light, radiance. Hikaru means “light” or “radiance” in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Hikaru?
Hikaru is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Hikaru?
Hikaru is pronounced “hee-KAH-roo.”
Is Hikaru a boy or a girl name?
Hikaru is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Hikaru a popular name right now?
Hikaru is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
How popular is the name Hikaru?
In 2025, Hikaru ranked #10061 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hikaru most popular?
Hikaru was most popular in 2006, when about 14 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hikaru?
Names similar to Hikaru include Akira, Aoi, Hinata, Kanata, Makoto.
What names go well with Hikaru?
Japanese names that pair well with Hikaru include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.