Female and male names most popular from last year : Japanese mythology.

Unisex name of Japanese origin, meaning 'shell' or 'sea', often associated with the ocean's beauty and power. It has gained worldwide popularity due to its simplicity, uniqueness, and cultural significance tied to ancient Japanese mythology.

Japanese name meaning "Thunder's Origin" or "Source of Thunder.

Japanese-origin name derived from Raijin, the thunder god in Japanese mythology, symbolizing power and divine majesty.

Japanese given name of unknown origin that can mean "sky" or have various interpretations depending on the kanji used.

Raiden: A Japanese origin name meaning 'thunder field', it's associated with the Shinto storm god, symbolizing strength and courage.

Japanese name composed of "Kai" meaning sea/ocean and "O" signifying honor/glory, thus conveying the concept of "glorious sea" or "sea of honor".

Japanese given name meaning 'morning sun', originating from the combination of 'asa' (morning) and 'hi' (sun), carrying significant cultural importance in Japan due to its connection with the sun goddess Amaterasu.

Japanese given name of uncertain origin, composed of "ren" (beginning) and "ji" (govern), with no specific combined meaning. It lacks historical significance but remains popular for its simplicity and elegance.

Japanese name meaning 'dragon king'.

Captivating Japanese name derived from the mythical creature Kirin, meaning 'hope' or 'good fortune'. It signifies prosperity and peace.

Unique Japanese name derived from Shinto tradition, meaning "one who brings abundance.

Raijin: A mighty male name of Japanese origin, derived from 'raijin' meaning 'thunder god', symbolizing power and protection.

Captivating Japanese name derived from "sōta," meaning "early" or "morning." It signifies good fortune for those born at dawn and carries historical significance in Japan.

Japanese given name that originates from the word 'suzu', meaning 'bell'. It is traditionally used for both boys and girls but is more commonly used for females.

Unique Japanese unisex name translating to 'Giraffe', but symbolizing the mythical creature Kirin, an auspicious harbinger of peace and prosperity.

Japanese name derived from 'red', symbolizing luck & passion, originating from ancient Harima province.

Ame is of Japanese origin, meaning 'rain' and having historical significance as both a boy's and girl's name.

Rare and beautiful Japanese name derived from 'anaku', meaning 'by chance' or 'happenstance', suggesting destiny and fate.

Unique Japanese name meaning "Child of the Goddess," traditionally used for both boys and girls, but now more commonly associated with females due to its soft sound. It holds historical significance linked to the Japanese creation goddess Izanami.

Japanese feminine name derived from "hana" (flower) and "ya", translating to 'flower girl'. It holds historical significance, associating with Hanayome no Michi, the flower goddess of Japanese mythology.

Japanese name derived from "hana" meaning flower and the suffix "ya", indicating place or location. It signifies elegance and beauty, inspired by Japan's reverence for flowers in art, literature, and religion.

Japanese origin and means 'generous beauty'.

Captivating Japanese name meaning 'star', evoking light and beauty. It's deeply rooted in Japanese culture and folklore, believed to bring good fortune.

Captivating Japanese name derived from the Shinto deity Izanami, meaning "she who invites," reflecting her role in creating Japan's landscape and arts.

Beautiful Japanese name meaning 'maple tree', symbolizing strength and resilience.

Japanese name rooted in Shintoism, meaning 'mountain spirit', associated with power and protection.

Unique and powerful Japanese given name derived from "kame," meaning "turtle" or "shell." It symbolizes strength, endurance, and wisdom, reflecting the revered qualities of turtles in Japanese mythology.

Kamiyaya is a beautiful Japanese name meaning "God's beloved child," traditionally given to highly loved girls signifying they are precious and divinely blessed.

Unisex Japanese name derived from "kenari", meaning "to resonate" or "to echo". It was originally associated with a mythical deity capable of communicating with animals and nature, embodying wisdom and guidance. Today, Kenari is chosen by parents worldwide for its unique sound and positive connotations of strength, wisdom, and harmony with nature.

Distinctive Japanese name meaning 'silver wing', inspired by the mythical bird Yamato no Orochi and connected to the traditional musical instrument kinari-bue.

Popular Japanese given name with two distinct origins. Its first origin, derived from "kiyomizu", means "pure" or "clear water", symbolizing calmness and serenity. The second origin ties it to Kiyomizu, a legendary archer from Japanese mythology, representing bravery and strength in adversity.

Japanese name derived from 'Kiyo' (pure) and 'Ra' (light), signifying pure light.

Rare Japanese name meaning "small mythical beast," derived from the words "ko" (light/small) and "yasha" (supernatural beast).

Japanese male given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "kuni" meaning 'country' and "yo" meaning 'era'. It's been used for centuries but lacks definitive historical or mythological significance. Notable bearers include historian Kunio Yanagida (1875-1962) and video game character Kunio Kanechika.

Charming Japanese girl's name derived from 'nainika', meaning 'seven'. It signifies completeness or perfection and is associated with the seven deities of happiness and prosperity in ancient Japanese mythology.

Captivating Japanese name derived from "oni," meaning "demon" or supernatural entity, popularized during the Edo period among samurai families.

Japanese name meaning 'thunder', popularised by Lady Murasaki Shikibu and believed to invoke blessings of powerful deities.

Rare yet significant Japanese name meaning "dragon's child," symbolizing power, wisdom, and longevity.

Japanese male given name meaning "dragon earth," signifying power, strength, stability, and reliability.

Captivating Japanese name derived from "ryu" meaning dragon and "jin" signifying person or god, translating to "dragon person" or "dragon god". In Japanese folklore, Ryujin is revered as the benevolent and wise ruler of the sea, possessing enormous power and controlling the tides. This powerful name offers a sense of strength and mystical allure, deeply rooted in Japanese heritage and mythology.