65 Japanese Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Asa	Boy	Physician; Healer; Goddess; Morning; Child of light
Akira	Girl	Sun; Bright; Clear
Aizen	Unisex	Beloved; Affectionate; Virtuous
Akai	Unisex	Red; Affection; Sea; Clothing
Azuri	Unisex	Clear blue; Sky blue
Arin	Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted; Ireland; Purified; Dignified
Arath	Unisex	Meaning; New; Fresh
Awa	Girl	To live; To breathe; River; Mercy; Millet
Asai	Unisex	Shallow well
Ama	Girl	Child born on Saturday; Heaven; Beloved; Vigorous; Sky; God of fertility and rain; Wet nurse; Grandmother; Dark one

Ami	Boy	Trustworthy; Reliable; Beloved; Second and beautiful; My people; My nation; Flatter and honey; Hunt; Lovable
Arita	Girl	Owns a rice paddy; Rice paddy of ants; Virtue
Asahi	Boy	Morning sun
Airen	Unisex	Love; Affection; Lotus
Airo	Unisex	Madder red; To love; Messenger; Herald
Asah	Boy	Physician; Healer; Goddess; Child of light; Morning
Ayzen	Unisex	Indigo; Blue; Color
Akeno-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Unisex	Bright, Dawn
Akiya	Unisex	Bright; Autumn; Night
Atari-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Comprehensive-Guide	Unisex	A hit; A good move

Ane-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; Old; Victorious ancestor; Second sound; A girl's big brother
Ashaki	Girl	Morning moon; Morning blossom
Azusa	Girl	Catalpa tree; Love; Peace; Longevity; Harbor
Ayato	Unisex	Colorful winter; Artful person
Ameri	Boy	Prince; Commander; Prosperous; Substantial; Long-lived; Heavenly tranquility; Celestial; Graceful
Arai	Unisex	King's court; New house
Akya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide-For-Parents	Unisex	Bright; Crystal; Autumn night; Tomorrow; Sky
Anori	Unisex	Wind; Love; Affection; Village
Asuka-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History	Girl	Fragrance of tomorrow; Flying bird; Sweet future
Amane	Unisex	Heavenly sound; The sound of rain; Mother

Aki	Girl	Autumn; Clear; Yahweh will establish
Aroha-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Its-Cultural-Roots	Girl	Love; Existing leaf
Azami-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide	Unisex	Flower or thistle; My determination; My resolution
Aaya	Unisex	Beautiful; Miracle; Bird; Melody
Asata	Girl	Wild rice paddy; Cultivated land
Akoya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Variations	Unisex	Bright; Precious; Pure
Ame	Boy	Beloved; Rain; Candy; Work
Ayami:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity	Unisex	Beautiful color; Colorful beauty; My days
Akeema	Unisex	Yahweh will establish; Yahweh raises up; Wise
Ashi	Girl	Paw; That which is attained; Reward; Recompense

Akura	Unisex	Long-cherished; Exceptional
Anime	Unisex	Animation
Akima	Unisex	God will establish; Autumn; Truth; Genuine
Ameya	Boy	One without any dirt; Pure; Innocent; Boundless; Magnanimous; Midnight rain
Anji	Girl	Messenger; Angel; Purple; Violet; Apricot; Blessing; Brilliance; Commander; Sender
Ahara	Girl	Second; Asia; Field; Plain
Akara	Unisex	Forms; Mines; Letter A; Gauze; Red
Akiba	Boy	Autumn; Leaf
Akida	Boy	Autumn; Clear; Boredom
Ano	Boy	Favor; Grace; Anise; Asked for; Second; Asia; Love; Design;

Aoi	Unisex	Hollyhock; Green; Blue; Wild ginger; Look up to; Respect; To seek; To depend; To rely; Day
Asura	Boy	Living; Demon; Titan; Tomorrow; To come
Ayuka	Girl	Bear cub; Walking fragrance; Walking flower
Azuka	Girl	The past is great; Fragrance of Japanese cherry birch
Aio-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-And-More	Girl	Loving man; Affectionate husband; Thread of love
Asu	Boy	Tomorrow; Naughty; Handsome; To be good
Ao-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity	Unisex	Vivid colors
Arashi	Unisex	Storm; Tempest
Akuma	Unisex	Demon; Devil
Akita	Unisex	Autumn rice field

Akatsuki-Name:-A-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More	Unisex	Dawn; Daybreak
Asumi-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-More	Unisex	Peaceful and innocent
Aamon-Name-Complete-Profile:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More	Boy	Immortal; Constant; Faithful; Hidden
Araan	Unisex	Lovely orchid; Wilderness; Forest; Valley
Anon	Unisex	Joy; Delight; Pleasure; Sound

Infographic: Top Japanese Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Japanese Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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