girl's name
Haruka
hah-ROO-kah (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 507
Haruka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Haruka is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 2003, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1983.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Haruka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Haruka?
In 2024, Haruka was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Haruka Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Haruka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Haruka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Haruka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Haruka
- Japanese hah-ROO-kah
Sibling Names for Haruka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Haruka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Haruka
How popular is the name Haruka?
In 2024, Haruka was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Haruka a girl's or a boy's name?
Haruka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Haruka?
Haruka has 3 syllables.
When was Haruka most popular?
Haruka peaked in 2003, when 24 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.