34 Japanese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Irie	Girl	Cool; Nice; Peace; Harmony; Get in favor; Inlet
Imari	Unisex	Garment; Hemp; To live long; Faith
Inari	Unisex	Carrying rice
Itachi	Boy	Weasel
Imaya	Unisex	Now; Present moment; House; Shop; Building; Arrow; Dart
Ishi	Unisex	Prestige, Child; Rock; Stone; Man
Issei	Boy	One; Clear; Star
Ichiro	Unisex	First born; One son
Izumi	Unisex	Spring; Fountain
Issey	Unisex	One; Clear; Star

Itsuki	Boy	Tree
Ichigo	Unisex	Strawberry; Safeguard; Protect
Iori	Unisex	Hermitage; Retreat; Worthy lord
Inori	Unisex	Prayer
Io	Unisex	Moon; Cry of a Hawk; Reliable emperor
Iria	Girl	Peace
Ima	Unisex	Whole; Universal; Great; Miracle; To give; Favor bay; Love
Ichika	Unisex	One love; The one beautiful; The one with dignity
Iroha	Unisex	Color leaf; Color feathers
Isana	Unisex	To be lively; Fish

Iwa	Girl	Willow tree; Yew; Eve; Rock; Crag
Ino	Boy	White goddess; Jaguar; Wild boar
Izana	Unisex	Fish; Lure; Entice; High-spirited; Lively;
Ika	Unisex	Fish; Squid
Inuyasha	Boy	Dog; Demon
Izaya	Unisex	God is my salvation
Inu	Unisex	Dog
Iku	Unisex	Birth; Fragrance; Army warrior
Iroh	Boy	Fire; Wise; Mentor
Izuku	Boy	Long cherished

Illumi	Unisex	To light up; Illuminate
Itsumi	Unisex	Outstanding; One; Strange
Iso	Unisex	Beach; Seashore; Iron
Iyu	Girl	Anxious; Apprehensive

Infographic: Attractive Japanese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

Japanese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Japanese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I(infographic)

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