Haru

Haru - A very unique male name

Haru appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #4017. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Haru and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Haru? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Haru. The baby boy name Haru was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3419 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Haru peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 3325.

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Haru is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Haru is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,066 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,066.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Haru is where you live.

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Haru origin and meaning

Japanese

Written most commonly with the kanji for 'spring'; other kanji give 'clear' or 'sunlight' — the meaning follows the characters chosen

Haru is a gentle, established Japanese name used for boys and girls, with spring the most familiar of its kanji readings. US boys' use runs from 2015 in single figures, peaking at eight births in 2024. Its brevity and open vowels make it one of the most portable Japanese names in English.

Attested etymology

Haru is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Haru, pop culture references for the name Haru and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Haru

We've found the following names that sound similar to Haru, sorted by popularity.

Harry / Haruo / Hiro / Hero / Hari / Heru / Hairo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Haru

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Haru a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Haru?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

HAH-roo · /ˈhɑːruː/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2015, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalNature

Why parents choose it

Haru promises spring in two syllables — soft, bright and easy in almost any language.

Worth knowing

• Will be misheard as Harry or Harlow in English-speaking settings