Hajime

Hajime is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “beginning.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Hajime at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“beginning”

About the name Hajime

Hajime belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “beginning” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Hajime first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2125 in 1925, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 134 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hajime in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#2125 in 1925
Peak year
1925
Total since 1880
134

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hajime mean?

Hajime means “beginning” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Hajime a boy or girl name?

Hajime is a boy name.

What origin is the name Hajime?

Hajime comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Hajime?

Hajime first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #2125 in 1925, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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