Hikari

Female

Meaning

light, radiance

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/hɪˈkɑːri/

Traits associated with the name Hikari:

Dogs named Hikari tend to be loving, affectionate, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Hikari?

That you have an appreciation for Japanese culture and language, and that you have a fondness for light and brightness.

Is Hikari a good dog name?

Hikari has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Hikari isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Hikari is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hikari was, in the past month, the 3210th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Hikari is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Hikari was viewed 59 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Hikari's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Hikari is most adored in Michigan, Colorado and Illinois.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in North Carolina, Nevada and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Hikari.

Most popular breeds named Hikari:

  1. Jack Russell Terrier

Hikari is found in these categories:

japanese dog names
japanese

Means "light" in Japanese, often used in names and anime.

Dog names like Hikari:

flower child
spring child
spring vegetables
child of excellence
generous child
generous beauty
Hikari dog name meaning

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