What does Haruto mean?
Haruto commonly combines kanji for “sun/light/spring” with “fly” or “person.”
What does Sota mean?
Sota often joins the kanji for “sudden, gallant” with “thick” or “big.”
Haruto vs Sota
Which is more popular?
Haruto and Sota are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Haruto | Sota | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sun, light; soar | Gallant, big |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | hah-ROO-toh | SOH-tah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1925 | 1997 |
| Peak year | 2014 (22) | 2015 (22) |
| In 2025 | 15 | 15 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Haruto
Sota
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Haruto | Sota |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 66 | 55 |
| 2010s | 142 | 110 |
| 2000s | 66 | 38 |
| 1990s | 0 | 11 |
| 1920s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Haruto or Sota more popular?
Haruto and Sota are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Haruto and Sota?
Haruto means Sun, light; soar (Japanese origin), while Sota means Gallant, big (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Haruto or Sota?
In US records, Haruto first appears in 1925 and Sota in 1997, so Haruto has the longer recorded history.