Hikaru
Meaning of Hikaru
Hikaru is a unisex name with Japanese origin. In Japanese, it is pronounced as hee-KAH-roo (/çi.ka.ɾɯ/). This name has also gained popularity outside of Japan, including in English-speaking countries. In English, Hikaru is pronounced as hee-KAH-roo (/hiːˈkɑːruː/). It is worth noting that the pronunciation remains the same in both American and British English. A variation of this name is Hikari.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Hikaru has been steadily gaining popularity over the years. While it may not be one of the most common names, it has consistently appeared on the list since at least 1992. The rank fluctuates each year, but it remains a unique and intriguing choice for parents who are seeking a name that stands out while still being meaningful and culturally diverse.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as hee-KAH-roo (/çi.ka.ɾɯ/)
English
- Pronunced as hee-KAH-roo (/hiːˈkɑːruː/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Hikaru
| Hikaru Shida is a multi-talented Japanese professional wrestler, martial artist, actress, and model known for her time with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and her championships in Japan. |
| Hikaru Utada, also known as Utada, is a Japanese-American pop singer, songwriter, and producer, who has become one of the most influential and best-selling musical artists in Japan. |
| Christopher Hikaru Nakamura is an American chess grandmaster, five-time U.S. Chess Champion, and reigning World Fischer Random Chess Champion, known for achieving his grandmaster title at the age of 15 and reaching a peak rating of 2816. |
| Hikaru Midorikawa is a Japanese voice actor known for his roles in various anime series and video games. |
| Hikaru Yaotome is a Japanese singer, actor, tarento, and model known for his work with Hey! Say! JUMP. |
| Hikaru Masai, also known as Hikaru and Helical, is a Japanese pop singer known for her time as a core member of the vocal group Kalafina, which performed anime theme songs. |
| Hikaru Nakamura is a renowned Japanese manga artist known for creating popular series such as Arakawa Under the Bridge and Saint Young Men, and has received accolades for her work, including a Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. |
| Hikaru Yamashita is a Japanese ice hockey player and member of the Japanese national team, currently playing in the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL) with AIK IF. |
| Hikaru Yamashita is a professional Japanese baseball player who pitches for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. |
