Momiji
Meaningautumn maple leaves · Japanese
Momiji is a Japanese girl name meaning “autumn maple 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 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, Momiji would score 17 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
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 Momiji
Momiji is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “autumn maple leaves”. 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 Momiji 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 Momiji
What does the name Momiji mean?
Momiji means “autumn maple leaves” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Autumn (“autumn”), Aki (“often autumn or bright”), Autum (“autumn”) and Gaeul (“autumn”).
What is the origin of the name Momiji?
Momiji is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Momiji a boy or girl name?
Momiji is a girl name.
What names are similar to Momiji?
If you like Momiji, you might also like Autumn, Aki, Autum and Gaeul.
What should I know before naming my baby Momiji?
Momiji is a Japanese girl name meaning “autumn maple 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 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.