269+ Cute Japanese Names [Girls, Boys, Pets, with Meanings]

Cute Japanese names are used for both girls and boys, pets and animals, characters, and for other uses.

In this article, we will provide you with some of the most popular names and their meanings so that you can choose one or two for your beloved pet or child.

We’ll take a look at different cute Japanese names across many different categories.

These include:

Cute Japanese Names and Meanings
Cute Japanese Names for Girls
Cute Japanese Names for Boys
Cute Japanese Names – Unisex
Cute Japanese Names for Pets
Cute Japanese Names for Cats
Cute Japanese Names for Dogs
Kawaii Cute Japanese Names
Anime Cute Japanese Names
Short Cute Japanese Names
Cute Late Japanese Names
Pretty Japanese Names
Cute Japanese Names that Start With… (A-Z)

Let’s take a look.

Table of Contents

Cute Japanese Names and Meanings

1. Akari (明るい): Bright, clear.

2. Aoi (葵): Hollyhock, blue, green.

3. Chiyo (千代): Thousand generations or years.

4. Haru (春): Springtime.

5. Hikaru (光): Shining light, radiance or brilliance.

6. Hina (ひな): Sunshower, sunny spring days and weeks of rain – a metaphor for hope and growth in difficult times.

7. Isami (勇気): Courageousness, bravery or courage to do something.

8. Kameko(亀子) : Tortoise child

9. Michi (道): Path, road or journey.

10.Natsumi (夏美): Summer beauty.

11. Rei (麗): Lovely, beautiful or elegant.

12. Shinobu (忍): Patience, endurance and perseverance in the face of adversity.

13. Taichi (太一): Great one or great firstborn child.

14. Yoko (洋子): Child of the ocean – a metaphor for being open to new experiences.

cute japanese names with meanings

Cute Japanese Names for Girls

1. Aiko (愛子): Beloved or beloved child.

2. Ayami (彩未) : Colorful beauty

3. Chikako (千加子): Thousand blessings, luck or fortune.

4. Honoka (ほのか): Light, brightness and hope.

5. Kaori (香): Sweet smell, fragrance or aroma.

6. Momo (桃): Peach – traditionally a symbol of fertility and abundance in Japan.

7. Natsuko (夏子): Summer child or summertime joy.

8. Sachiko (幸子): Happiness or fortunate/lucky child.

9. Sora (空): Sky/heavens – metaphorically a reminder to reach for the stars!

10 Tsukiko (月子): Moon child or moonlight.

11. Yuko (幸): Good luck, fortune or happiness.

12. Yumi (由美): Joyful beauty.

13. Yuri (百合): Lily, a symbol of love and compassion in Japan.

Cute Japanese Names for Boys

1. Daiki (大輝): Great shine or brilliance.

2. Haruto (晴人): Clear-minded person or one who’s always sunny and positive!

3. Hikaru (光): Shining light, radiance or brilliance – metaphorically can mean to never give up on your dreams!

4. Kaito (海人): Ocean person or someone who loves the ocean.

5. Makoto (誠): Truth, sincerity and honesty.

6. Masaru (勝): Victory or conquering something you fear.

7. Ryuu (竜): Dragon – symbolically meaning strength, courage and honor in Japan!

8. Shiro (白): White – metaphorically a reminder to stay true to yourself and your beliefs no matter what others may say!

9. Takashi (孝史): Respectful, loyal or filial piety towards family members.

10. Tatsuya (辰也): Powerful dragon/dragon slayer

11. Yasu (康): Peaceful, calm and relaxed.

12. Yoshiro (義郎): Righteous man or one with a strong sense of justice and fairness.

13. Yuu (優): Excellence or excellence in something you do!

Cute Japanese Names – Unisex

1. Akane (茜): Deep red or the color of sunset.

2. Haru (春): Springtime – a reminder to start anew and make changes in your life that you’ve been wanting!

3. Hina (ひな): Sunshower, sunny spring days and weeks of rain – metaphorically can mean to always find hope in difficult times.

4. Kiyoshi (清志): Pure ambition or clear-mindedness towards achieving something great!

5. Momo (桃): Peach – traditionally a symbol of fertility and abundance in Japan!

6. Reina (礼奈): Beautiful melody or music – a reminder to express yourself through the sound of music or art!

7. Ren (蓮): Lotus flower – symbolically meaning enlightenment and purity in Japan.

8. Ryo (涼): Refreshing, coolness and calmness in trying times.

9. Sachi (幸): Happiness or joy that comes from being connected to a higher purpose/power.

10. Shizuku (雫): Droplet – metaphorically can mean to never give up on your dreams even when things seem tough or hard!

11. Yuki (幸希): Snow blessing – representing hope, peace and renewal during winter months!

12. Yuuya (優矢): Superior arrow – symbolically meaning to always aim high and strive for greatness in anything you do!

13. Yuzu (柚子): Citrus fruit – a reminder to stay sweet and refreshingly different, no matter what situation you are in!

Aesthetic Japanese Names for Girls (with meanings)

Cute Japanese Names for Pets

1. Pochi (ポチ): Puppy or puppy dog – the perfect name for your furry friend!

2. Chibi (ちび): Little one or small child – a great way to show that you appreciate your pet’s size!

3. Momo (モモ): Peach, symbolizing fertility and abundance in Japan.

4. Inu (いぬ): Dog – the perfect choice for your canine companion!

5. Kuma (クマ): Bear – if you have an especially cuddly pet, this might be the perfect fit!

6. Tora (トラ): Tiger – a great pick if you have an energetic kitty or other pet.

7. Usagi (うさぎ): Rabbit – perfect for your bunny friend!

8. Yamato (ヤマト): Strong, brave one – a great pick for any pet that’s always up for an adventure!

9. Yuki (ゆき): Snow – ideal for a white-furred companion with a personality to match!

10. Koi (こい): Love or affection – the perfect name if you’re looking to show your pet some extra love and care!

11. Tama (タマ): Ball or sphere – suited to rounder-faced pets like hamsters and guinea pigs!

12. Mimi (ミミ): Ears – great for pets with especially big and sensitive ears!

13. Kuri (くり): Chestnut – perfect if you have a pet with a brownish tint to its fur!

Cute Japanese Names for Cats

1. Mimi (みみ): Ears – perfect for cats with bigger ears!

2. Neko (猫): Cat – the most obvious choice, but still a classic one!

3. Chii (千衣): Thousand clothes or fur coats – an adorable way to show off your kitty’s cuteness!

4. Hana (花): Flower – ideal if you have a colorful or multi-colored cat.

5. Kuro (クロ): Black – great if you have a black and white tuxedo cat!

6. Maru (まる): Round – suited to rounder-faced cats like Ragdolls and Persians!

7. Nyanko (にゃんこ): Meow – a great choice if your cat loves to talk or meow non-stop!

8. Nozomi (希): Hope – perfect for cats that are always looking ahead and never giving up on their dreams!

9. Sakura (桜): Cherry blossom – symbolic of renewal, strength and beauty in Japan.

10. Yoru (夜): Night – ideal for cats with an all-black coat or one with mainly black fur!

11. Koneko (子猫): Kitten – a great pick if you just got yourself a new kitty!

12. Hime (ひめ): Princess – perfect for cats that are as sweet and graceful as a princess!

13. Shiro (白): White – suited to cats with white fur or a mostly white coat!

Cute Japanese Names for Dogs

1. Inu (いぬ): Dog – the most obvious choice, but still a classic one!

2. Pochi (ポチ): Puppy or puppy dog – perfect for your furry friend!

3. Shiro (シロ): White – suited to dogs with white fur or a mostly white coat!

4. Kuma (クマ): Bear – if you have an especially cuddly pet, this might be the perfect fit!

5. Chibi (ちび): Little one or small child – a great way to show that you appreciate your pet’s size!

6. Yamato (ヤマト): Strong, brave one – a great pick for any pet that’s always up for an adventure!

7. Take (タケ): Bamboo – ideal if you have a loyal and resilient pup!

8. Kuri (クリ): Chestnut – perfect if you have a dog with a brownish tint to its fur!

9. Yuki (ユキ): Snow – suited to white-furred companions with a personality to match!

10. Hana (ハナ): Flower – great if you have a colorful or multi-colored pooch!

11. Koi (こい): Love or affection – the perfect name if you’re looking to show your pup some extra love and care!

Kawaii Cute Japanese Names

1. Koneko (こねこ): Kitten – the perfect pick if you just got yourself a new pet!

2. Chibi (ちび): Little one or small child – a great way to show that you appreciate your pet’s size!

3. Mimi (ミミ): Ears – ideal for pets with especially big and sensitive ears!

4. Tama (タマ): Ball or sphere – suited to rounder-faced pets like hamsters and guinea pigs!

5. Hana (花): Flower – suitable for cats, dogs, or other animals with colorful coats!

6. Maru (まる): Round – perfect for a pet with a round face!

7. Nozomi (希): Hope – ideal if your pet is always looking ahead and never giving up on its dreams!

8. Yoru (夜): Night – perfect for cats, dogs, or other animals with an all-black coat or mostly black fur!

9. Koi (こい): Love/affection

10. Sakura (桜): Cherry blossom – symbolic of renewal, strength and beauty in Japan.

11. Saki (さき): Blossom – great if you have a pet that loves to explore the outdoors!

12. Kuro (くろ): Black – suited to cats, dogs, or other animals with a mostly black coat!

13. Shiro (しろ): White – ideal for pets with white fur or a mostly white coat!

Anime Cute Japanese Names

1. Usagi (うさぎ): Rabbit – perfect for a pet that loves to hop around and explore!

2. Tora (とら): Tiger – ideal for cats, dogs, or other animals with stripes in their fur!

3. Kuma (くま): Bear – great if you have an especially cuddly animal companion!

4. Chibi (ちび): Little one or small child – an adorable way to show your appreciation of your pet’s size!

5. Hoshi (星): Star – perfect if you have a sparkling personality cat or pup!

6. Sakura (さくら): Cherry blossom – suited to any pet that loves the outdoors!

7. Sora (そら): Sky – a great pick for cats, dogs, or other animals with bright blue eyes!

8. Inu (いぬ): Dog – the most obvious choice, but still an awesome one!

9. Umi (うみ): Sea – ideal if you have a playful pup with big dreams!

10. Yuki (ゆき): Snow – suited to white-furred companions with a personality to match!

11. Akai (赤い): Red – perfect for cats, dogs, or other animals with reddish tinted fur!

12. Shiroi (しろい): White – suited to cats, dogs, or other animals with a mostly white coat!

13. Midori (みどり): Green – ideal for cats, dogs, or other animals with a greenish tint to their fur!

Short Cute Japanese Names

1. Ko (子): Child – the simplest and sweetest option!

2. Kyo (京): Capital city – perfect for an animal that loves to explore its surroundings!

3. Yuki (ゆき): Snow – suited to white-furred companions with a personality to match!

4. Kuri (くり): Chestnut – great if you have a dog with a brownish tint to its fur!

5. Mame (まめ): Bean or seedling – ideal if your pet is small and fragile!

6. Inu (いぬ): Dog – the most obvious choice, but still a classic one!

7. Hana (はな): Flower – suitable for cats, dogs, or other animals with colorful coats!

8. Tama (たま): Ball or sphere – perfect for rounder-faced pets like hamsters and guinea pigs!

9. Saki (さき): Blossom – great if you have a pet that loves to explore the outdoors!

10. Kari (かり): Temporary – ideal if your pet is extra adventurous and always on the move!

11. Shiro (しろ): White – suited to cats, dogs, or other animals with white fur.

12. Kuro (くろ): Black – perfect for cats, dogs, or other animals with black fur.

Cute Last Japanese Names

Let’s take a look at some cute Japanese surnames:

1) Hoshiyama (星山): Star mountain

2) Sakura (桜): Cherry blossom

3) Haru (春): Spring

4) Kaze (風): Wind

5) Fukuda (福田): Good luck field

6) Tachibana (橘): Orange tree

7) Yamashita (山下): Below the mountain

8) Kimura (木村): Tree village

9) Tanaka (田中): Rice field middle

10) Tomizawa (富): Wealthy swamp

Pretty Japanese Names

1) Hoshi (星): Star

2) Ame (雨): Rain

3) Kiyo (清): Pure/clean

4) Haru (はる): Spring

5) Mizu (みず): Water

6) Yuki (ゆき): Snow

7) Kaze (風): Wind

8) Sora (そら): Sky

9) Chiyo (千代): Thousand years

10) Midori (みどり): Green

11) Aki (あき): Autumn

12) Momo (もも): Peach/pink

13) Sakura (桜): Cherry blossom

Cute Japanese Names that Start With… (A-Z)

We go letter by letter with popular cute Japanese names alphabetically:

A – Akai (赤い): Red

B – Bozu (坊主): Monk/shaven head

C – Chibi (ちび): Little one or small child

D – Dai (大): Large/great

E – Ebi (海老): Shrimp

F – Fubuki (吹雪): Snowstorm

G – Goro (五郎): Fifth son

H – Hana (はな): Flower

I – Inu (いぬ): Dog

J – Jiro (次郎): Second son

K – Kuma (くま): Bear

L – Midori (みどり): Green

M – Mika (美香): Beautiful aroma

N – Nami (なみ): Wave

O – Oka (丘): Hill

P – Piyo (ピヨ): Cheep/chirp/squawk

Q – Quail: Ume-tori (梅鳥): Japanese quail

R – Riku (陸): Land

S – Sora (そら): Sky

T – Tora (とら): Tiger

U – Umi (海) Sea

V – Vixen: Kitsune (きつね): Fox

W – Wakaba (若葉): Young leaves

X – Xiongmao (熊猫): Panda

Y – Yuki (雪): Snow

Z – Zou (象): Elephant

Short Japanese Words with Meaning

Here are some short Japanese words and phrases with great meanings.

They might even be used for names if you like them well enough.

1) Ukiyo (浮世): Floating world; living for the moment.

2) Komorebi (木漏れ日): Sunlight filtering through trees.

3) Wabi-sabi (侘寂): Transient beauty of imperfect things.

4) Yume (夢): Dreams.

5) Kimochi (気持ち): Feelings; emotions.

6) Kizuna (絆): Bonds of friendship.

7) Saku (咲く): To bloom; to open up like a flower.

8) Ikigai (生き甲斐): Reason for being; finding joy in life.

9) Tsuyoku (強く): Strongly; courageously.

10) Furusato (故郷): Hometown; where one comes from.

FAQs – Cute Japanese Names

What is the prettiest name in Japan?

For Girls:

1. Kiyomi – Meaning “beautiful”

2. Himari – Meaning “happiness”

3. Yuzuki – Meaning “gentle moon”

4. Sakura – Meaning “cherry blossom”

5. Aya – Meaning “colorful”

6. Emi – Meaning “beautiful blessing”

7. Hinata – Meaning “sunflower”

What is a kawaii Japanese name?

The word “kawaii” is a Japanese term that means “cute” or “adorable.”

In Japanese culture, kawaii is often associated with small, childlike things that are considered endearing and charming.

Some kawaii Japanese names for girls include Hina, which means “sunflower,” and Kana, which means “golden.”

Other kawaii Japanese names for girls include Yui, which means “gentle,” and Rina, which means “jasmine.”

These names are all associated with feelings of youth, innocence, and adorableness.

What is a unique Japanese girl’s name?

There are many unique Japanese names for girls that you might consider using for a child or as part of a character in a story or other creative project.

Some unique Japanese names for girls include Yuna, which means “moon,” and Hana, which means “flower.”

Other unique Japanese names for girls include Koto, which means “harp,” and Sora, which means “sky.”

These names are all unique and have a beautiful, poetic meaning.

They are not commonly used in Japan or elsewhere, which makes them a great choice for anyone looking for a truly one-of-a-kind name.

What’s a good Japanese name for a girl?

There are many good Japanese names for girls that you might consider using for a child or as part of a character in a story or other creative project.

Some popular and good Japanese names for girls include Yui, which means “gentle,” and Rina, which means “jasmine.”

Other good Japanese names for girls include Yuki, which means “snow,” and Emi, which means “beautiful blessing.”

These names are all popular and well-liked in Japan, and they have a beautiful and meaningful interpretation.

They are also easy to pronounce and would work well in a variety of different settings and contexts.

Conclusion – Cute Japanese Names

We hope this list of cute Japanese names was helpful to you! There are so many beautiful and meaningful Japanese names to choose from.

Whether you’re looking for a unique name or something traditional, there is sure to be something perfect for your child.

If you’re still in the process of choosing a name, remember that the most important thing is that it feels like the right choice for you and your family.