Hitomi
Meaningpupil of the eye · Japanese
Hitomi is a Japanese girl name meaning “pupil of the eye”. 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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- GenerationHitomi peaked in 1994, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Hitomi you'd meet today is about 31 years old.
- HistoryHitomi 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.
US births per million girls, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hitomi
Hitomi is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “pupil of the eye”. 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 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 Hitomi
What does the name Hitomi mean?
Hitomi means “pupil of the eye” and comes from Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Hitomi?
Hitomi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Hitomi a boy or girl name?
Hitomi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Hitomi?
Hitomi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #7,097 in 1994, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Hitomi?
Hitomi is a Japanese girl name meaning “pupil of the eye”. 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.