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