Hayato
Meaning of Hayato
Hayato is a male name with its origin in Japan. This name carries a strong and masculine sound, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a powerful name for their baby boy. In Japanese, Hayato is pronounced as hah-YAH-toh (/haːja̠to̞/). A variation of this name is Hayate.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Hayato has been growing in popularity over the years. In recent years, it has consistently ranked within the top 12, with around 6 to 12 occurrences per year. This indicates that more parents are embracing this unique and distinctive name for their sons.
The association with Japan adds an exotic and international flair to the name Hayato. It reflects a sense of strength and individuality, while still being easy to pronounce in English-speaking countries. If you're seeking a name that combines tradition with contemporary appeal, Hayato could be an attractive choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as hah-YAH-toh (/haːja̠to̞/)
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Notable People Named Hayato
| Hayato Ikeda was a Japanese bureaucrat and politician who served as prime minister of Japan from 1960 to 1964, best known for his Income Doubling Plan. |
| Hayato Sakurai, also known as Mach, is a Japanese mixed martial artist who has competed for various organizations and was considered one of the top pound for pound fighters in MMA during the early 2000s. |
| Hayato Sakamoto is a Japanese professional baseball shortstop playing for the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). |
| Hayato Tamura is a Japanese professional wrestler known for his time in Pro Wrestling Zero1 and currently working for Gleat. |
| Hayato Tsutsumi is a Japanese professional boxer who won a gold medal at the 2016 World Youth Championships and competed at the 2021 World Championships. |
| Hayato Yoshida is a former professional Japanese cyclist who last rode for UCI Continental team Matrix Powertag. |
| Hayato Sasaki is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Tochigi SC and serves as an assistant manager for the MyNavi Sendai club in the WE League. |
| Hayato Terahara is a retired Japanese professional baseball pitcher and the current second squad pitching coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). |
| Hayato Suzuki is a retired Japanese football player. |
| Hayato Araki is a Japanese professional footballer known for playing as a centre back for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and the Japan national team. |
| Hayato Tanaka is a Japanese footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Kashiwa Reysol in the J1 League. |
| Hayato Otani is a Japanese football player currently playing for Zweigen Kanazawa. |
| Hayato Murotsu is a Japanese football player. |
| Hayato Suzuki is a Japanese politician from the Liberal Democratic Party, serving as the representative for Tokyo's 10th district in the House of Representatives since 2017. |
| Hayato Hasegawa is a Japanese footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Kamatamare Sanuki. |
