Haru

Haru is a unisex name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 babies in the United States.

Haru at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Haru

Haru belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Haru first appears in Social Security records in 1914 and has been given to 460 babies since 1880, including 37 in 2024.

Haru in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Babies named Haru in 2024
37
Total since 1880
460

Haru in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Babies named Haru in 2023
6
Total since 1996
31

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haru mean?

The meaning of Haru is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Haru a boy or girl name?

Haru is a unisex name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Haru?

Haru comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Haru?

Haru is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1914 and has been given to 460 babies since 1880.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.