Himari
A feminine Japanese name meaning "princess from a small area".
Name Census estimates that about 77 living Americans carry the first name Himari. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Himari today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Himari births was 2024 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Himari. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Himari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
77
~ 1 in 4,451,355 Americans
Peak year
2024
23 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,488
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Himari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Himari from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 52 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Himari by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Himari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Himari
The name Himari is of Japanese origin, believed to have emerged during the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. It is a feminine name that combines the elements "hi" meaning "sun" or "day," and "mari" meaning "circle" or "ball." The name can be interpreted to mean "sun circle" or "day ball," evoking imagery of the sun's radiance and the cyclical nature of days.
In ancient Japanese folklore and mythology, the sun played a significant role, often personified as deities or celestial beings. The name Himari may have been inspired by this reverence for the sun and its symbolic importance in Japanese culture. However, there are no specific historical references or ancient texts directly associated with the name itself.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Himari can be found in the works of Japanese writer and poet, Himari Irie (1898-1988). Irie was a prominent figure in the Taisho and Showa eras, known for her lyrical poetry and literary contributions.
Another notable individual with the name Himari was Himari Fujii (1921-2009), a Japanese actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career, spanning over six decades. Her roles often portrayed traditional Japanese women, showcasing her versatility and talent.
In the world of sports, Himari Nakai (born 1989) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed with World Wonder Ring Stardom. She has won multiple championships and is considered one of the top female wrestlers in Japan.
Himari Uehara (born 1994) is a Japanese singer and actress who rose to fame as a member of the popular idol group AKB48. Her talent and charisma have made her a beloved figure among fans of Japanese pop culture.
Lastly, Himari Takakura (born 1992) is a Japanese voice actress known for her roles in various anime series and video games. Her distinct vocal range and emotional delivery have earned her critical acclaim within the anime community.
While these are just a few examples, the name Himari has been carried by numerous individuals throughout Japanese history, each leaving their unique mark in various fields and disciplines.
People
Himari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Himari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Himari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Himari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 77 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Himari going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,451,355 US residents.
Is Himari a common name?
We classify Himari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 77 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Himari most popular?
The single biggest year for Himari was 2024, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Himari is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Himari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Himari a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Himari in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Himari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Himari in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Himari can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Himari?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.