Akiho
Meaningoften bright ear of grain · Japanese
Akiho is a Japanese girl name often meaning “bright ear of grain”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Akiho would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Akiho
Akiho is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often bright ear of grain”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Akiho at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Akiho
What does the name Akiho mean?
Akiho means “often bright ear of grain” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Clara (“bright, clear”), Claire (“clear, bright”), Phoebe (“bright, radiant”) and Zahra (“radiant, bright”).
What is the origin of the name Akiho?
Akiho is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Akiho a boy or girl name?
Akiho is a girl name.
What names are similar to Akiho?
If you like Akiho, you might also like Clara, Claire, Phoebe and Zahra.
What should I know before naming my baby Akiho?
Akiho is a Japanese girl name often meaning “bright ear of grain”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.