Yoshihiko
Meaningoften good prince · Japanese
Yoshihiko is a Japanese boy name often meaning “good prince”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yoshihiko would score 22 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationYoshihiko peaked in 1926, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryYoshihiko first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
US births per million boys, 1926–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Yoshihiko
Yoshihiko is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often good prince”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
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- 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 Yoshihiko
What does the name Yoshihiko mean?
Yoshihiko means “often good prince” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Amir (“prince, commander”), Prince (“prince”), Emir (“commander, prince”) and Princeton (“prince's town”).
What is the origin of the name Yoshihiko?
Yoshihiko is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Yoshihiko a boy or girl name?
Yoshihiko is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yoshihiko?
Yoshihiko is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1926. It peaked at #4,201 in 1926, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Yoshihiko?
If you like Yoshihiko, you might also like Amir, Prince, Emir and Princeton.
What should I know before naming my baby Yoshihiko?
Yoshihiko is a Japanese boy name often meaning “good prince”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.