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Himari

Girl name · Japanese

Meaningoften sunflower · Japanese

Himari is a Japanese girl name often meaning “sunflower”. 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.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Himari has the name Ari hiding inside it.
  • GenerationHimari is having its moment right now. Most Himaris are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Himari would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 64,103 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryHimari first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
Smiling baby lying on a pink blanket
hello, little Himari

US births per million girls, 2011–2025

081620112025

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Unisex name: AmariUnisex name: KamariUnisex name: AriUnisex name: AkariUnisex name: JamariGirl name: Azari
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Himari

Himari is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often sunflower”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Japanese names

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Questions about the name Himari

What does the name Himari mean?

Himari means “often sunflower” and comes from Japanese.

What is the origin of the name Himari?

Himari is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).

Is Himari a boy or girl name?

Himari is a girl name. In 2025, 25 US girls were named Himari.

How popular is the name Himari?

Himari ranked #5,099 for US girls in 2025, given to 25 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now.

What should I know before naming my baby Himari?

Himari is a Japanese girl name often meaning “sunflower”. 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.