Rising since 2015, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Himari since 2011
Babies named Himari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Himari is a modern Japanese name that entered the U.S. baby name scene in 2011. Though still relatively uncommon, it has been rising steadily since 2015, and by 2025 it reached its peak rank of 5099, with approximately 1 in 64,291 newborns receiving the name. The name's appeal likely stems from its bright, sunny meaning and its connection to popular anime, which has helped it gain attention in states like Texas and California. As a contemporary coinage, Himari lacks centuries of history but fits a broader trend of short, airy names with positive associations in both Japanese and English-speaking cultures.
Himari is a modern Japanese coinage, formed from the element hi (日, "sun") combined with the suffix -mari (まり), which appears in many feminine names like Mari or Yumari. The name has become popular in Japan and among Japanese diaspora since the 2010s, and it has been recorded in the United States since 2011, possibly influenced by the character Himari Takakura in the anime series Mawaru Penguindrum (2011). As a recent creation, it does not have a long historical etymology but instead reflects contemporary Japanese naming trends that favor bright, nature-associated elements.
Where Himari is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hima, Mari
Sibling names for Himari
Names that share Himari's style, for a brother or sister.
