KanjiWear · Name Guide

20 Popular Names in Japanese Kanji

Every name has a story — and in Japanese Kanji, that story becomes visible. Each character is chosen not just for how it sounds, but for what it means. Below are the 20 most popular names in the English-speaking world, each given a unique Kanji representation with a poetic meaning. Click any name to explore it in depth, then order your own custom KanjiWear shirt.

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