Haruka

Haruka is a girl's 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 6 girls in the United States.

Haruka at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Haruka

Haruka 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, Haruka first appears in Social Security records in 1983. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5094 in 1994, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 466 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Haruka in US records

First recorded (US)
1983
Best US rank
#5094 in 1994
Peak year
2003
Babies named Haruka in 2024
6
Total since 1880
466

Haruka in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3126 in 1996
Babies named Haruka in 2013
6
Total since 1996
36

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haruka mean?

The meaning of Haruka 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 Haruka a boy or girl name?

Haruka is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Haruka?

Haruka comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Haruka?

Haruka first appears in US records in 1983. Its best-ever ranking was #5094 in 1994, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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.