Chikara
Meaningstrength · Japanese
Chikara is a Japanese boy name meaning “strength”. 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Chikara would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- HistoryChikara first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
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 Chikara
Chikara is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “strength”. 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 Chikara at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Chikara
What does the name Chikara mean?
Chikara means “strength” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Gabriel (“God is my strength”), Aziel (“God is my strength”), Boaz (“in him is strength”) and Uziel (“God is my strength”).
What is the origin of the name Chikara?
Chikara is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Chikara a boy or girl name?
Chikara is a boy name.
What names are similar to Chikara?
If you like Chikara, you might also like Gabriel, Aziel, Boaz and Uziel.
What should I know before naming my baby Chikara?
Chikara is a Japanese boy name meaning “strength”. 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 simple to spell and say, 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.