What does Asahi mean?
Asahi joins the kanji for “morning” and “sun.”
What does Riki mean?
Riki is written with the kanji for “power” or “strength.”
Asahi vs Riki
Which is more popular?
Asahi is more popular than Riki today: about 13 US babies were given the name Asahi in 2025, compared with 0 named Riki.
| Asahi | Riki | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Morning sun | Power, strength |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ah-SAH-hee | REE-kee |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2005 | 1948 |
| Peak year | 2023 (15) | 1993 (17) |
| In 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Asahi
Riki
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Asahi | Riki |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 71 | 0 |
| 2010s | 45 | 27 |
| 2000s | 5 | 116 |
| 1990s | 0 | 106 |
| 1980s | 0 | 94 |
| 1970s | 0 | 28 |
| 1960s | 0 | 16 |
| 1950s | 0 | 40 |
| 1940s | 0 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Asahi or Riki more popular?
Asahi is more popular than Riki today: about 13 US babies were given the name Asahi in 2025, compared with 0 named Riki.
What is the difference between Asahi and Riki?
Asahi means Morning sun (Japanese origin), while Riki means Power, strength (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Asahi or Riki?
In US records, Asahi first appears in 2005 and Riki in 1948, so Riki has the longer recorded history.