TOKYO – Haruto and Hinato have emerged as the most popular baby names for boys, while Tsumugi leads the list for girls, according to a recent survey by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance.
For boys, Haruto claimed the top spot for the first time in seven years. For girls, Tsumugi was the most popular name for the second time in three years.
Meiji Yasuda explained that these names may reflect the hope that children will grow up to be strong, hopeful, and bright in challenging times.
The survey, now in its 36th year, tracked the names of 7,308 boys and 7,017 girls born between January and September 2024. These children are the sons and daughters of the company’s policyholders.
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