Hiroki
Meaningoften great tree · Japanese
Hiroki is a Japanese boy name often meaning “great tree”. 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, Hiroki would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationHiroki peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Hiroki you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
- HistoryHiroki first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hiroki
Hiroki is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often great tree”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
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 Hiroki
What does the name Hiroki mean?
Hiroki means “often great tree” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Dylan (“great tide”), Grant (“tall, great”), Magnus (“great”) and Kabir (“great”).
What is the origin of the name Hiroki?
Hiroki is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Hiroki a boy or girl name?
Hiroki is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hiroki?
Hiroki is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #3,462 in 1991, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Hiroki?
If you like Hiroki, you might also like Dylan, Grant, Magnus and Kabir.
What should I know before naming my baby Hiroki?
Hiroki is a Japanese boy name often meaning “great tree”. 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.