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Kohaku

From Japanese 琥珀 meaning "amber".

Usage languagesJapanese
US rank (2025)#10,695

Meaning and history

Kohaku is a Japanese name derived from 琥珀 (kohaku), meaning “amber.”

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
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20252025: 6 births, rank #10,695

In 2025, 6 babies were recorded with the name Kohaku, ranking #10,695 among boys.

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