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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Naru — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Narmeen|Narumi
JapaneseBoy→ Stable

Naru

NAH-roo · 2 syllables

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Boy
#13581
→ Stable
#13581
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#13581 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Japanese boy names
Naru

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13581

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
29 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Naru scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
JapaneseModernAnime-influenced2-syllableSoft aestheticContemporaryRarePlayful
Character
gentle spiritflowing gracenatural harmonyquiet strength
STRONG
High confidence

Naru is a Japanese boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #13581 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13581 · very rare
Naru at a Glance
Meaning:Often used in Japanese anime and manga, meaning varies by kanji; commonly associated with 'soft' or 'gentle' qualities in contemporary usage
Language root:Japanese · Modern coinage
Peak rank:#13581 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
NoraNeroNaruRyu◈Karu
Similar Style
KiraRikuYuki◈KaitoHikari◈Akira◈
Works well with
Hana◈Kai◈Ren◈Yuki◈Sora◈Mika◈Aiden◈Nova◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Naru · Overview
Summary

Naru is a Japanese boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #13581 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Naru scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Whimsical character
Naru carries a soft, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
naru.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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