What does Himari mean?
Himari commonly joins kanji for “sun/light” with “hollyhock,” among the most popular girls’ names in Japan today.
What does Nanami mean?
Nanami commonly joins the kanji for “seven” and “sea.”
Himari vs Nanami
Which is more popular?
Himari is more popular than Nanami today: about 25 US babies were given the name Himari in 2025, compared with 6 named Nanami.
| Himari | Nanami | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sun hollyhock | Seven seas |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | hee-MAH-ree | nah-NAH-mee |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2011 | 1996 |
| Peak year | 2025 (25) | 2009 (19) |
| In 2025 | 25 | 6 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Himari
Nanami
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Himari | Nanami |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 77 | 67 |
| 2010s | 25 | 100 |
| 2000s | 0 | 116 |
| 1990s | 0 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Himari or Nanami more popular?
Himari is more popular than Nanami today: about 25 US babies were given the name Himari in 2025, compared with 6 named Nanami.
What is the difference between Himari and Nanami?
Himari means Sun hollyhock (Japanese origin), while Nanami means Seven seas (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Himari or Nanami?
In US records, Himari first appears in 2011 and Nanami in 1996, so Nanami has the longer recorded history.