Aoba
Meaninggreen leaves · Japanese
Aoba is a Japanese girl name meaning “green leaves”. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funAoba starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
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 Aoba
Aoba is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “green leaves”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Aoba 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 Aoba
What does the name Aoba mean?
Aoba means “green leaves” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Momiji (“autumn maple leaves”), Pallavi (“new leaves”) and Wakaba (“young leaves”).
What is the origin of the name Aoba?
Aoba is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Aoba a boy or girl name?
Aoba is a girl name.
What names are similar to Aoba?
If you like Aoba, you might also like Momiji, Pallavi and Wakaba.
What should I know before naming my baby Aoba?
Aoba is a Japanese girl name meaning “green leaves”. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.