Hisashi

Hisashi is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “differs depending on the kanji used to write it.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Hisashi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“differs depending on the kanji used to write it”

About the name Hisashi

Hisashi belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “differs depending on the kanji used to write it” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Hisashi first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2129 in 1926, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 129 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hisashi in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#2129 in 1926
Peak year
1926
Total since 1880
129

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hisashi mean?

Hisashi means “differs depending on the kanji used to write it” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Hisashi a boy or girl name?

Hisashi is a boy name.

What origin is the name Hisashi?

Hisashi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Hisashi?

Hisashi first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #2129 in 1926, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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