“Minato,” “Sui” Most Popular Japanese Baby Names in 2025
Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator 
Tokyo, Dec. 9 (Jiji Press)--The most popular names given to babies born in Japan in 2025 were "Minato" and "So," written with the same kanji character, for boys, and "Sui" for girls, a survey by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co. showed Tuesday. Both ranked in the top spot for the first time. The kanji for Minato and So means a harbor, and the name reflects parents' wishes that their baby wil...
