All jujutsu kaisen girl names come from Japanese roots and carry meanings tied to sorcery, spirit, strength, wild roses, true hope, and bright light. Gege Akutami created Jujutsu Kaisen for Weekly Shonen Jump, and the manga began on March 5, 2018.
You can use this guide to find a name that feels brave and tender at once, with a clear sound and a story you can explain with pride. Each name below comes from a real character or a real Japanese word with a related meaning.
How All Jujutsu Kaisen Girl Names Lead the Story
| Name | Core meaning and story role |
|---|---|
| Nobara | Wild rose and thorn, a bold first year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High who fights with nails and a hammer |
| Maki | fighter from the Zenin family who rises through skill, discipline, and fierce loyaltydetermined fighter from the Zenin family who rises through skill, discipline, and fierce loyalty |
| Mai | Dance, the twin sister of Maki who studies at Kyoto Jujutsu High and carries quiet strength and sister love |
| Mei Mei | Beautiful and bright, a Grade 1 sorcerer who works on her own terms and uses crows with calm strategy |
| Kasumi | Mist and haze, a kind second year student at Kyoto Jujutsu High who stays loyal and brave under doubt |
| Momo | Peach, a Kyoto student with a witch like spirit who speaks up for strong girls and defends her friends |
| Utahime | , a teacher at Kyoto Jujutsu High who guides students with discipline, warmth, and fairnessprincess, a teacher at Kyoto Jujutsu High who guides students with discipline, warmth, and fairness |
| Shoko | Clear and healing, the doctor at Tokyo Jujutsu High who heals injured sorcerers with calm focus |
| Yuki | , one of only four special grade sorcerers who follows her own bold planhappiness, one of only four special grade sorcerers who follows her own bold plan |
Wild Roses, True Hope, and Mist in Plain English
| Name | Root sound in plain English | Feeling it gives |
|---|---|---|
| Nobara | no, meaning wild, plus bara, meaning rose | Brave, sharp, and lovely, like a rose that protects itself |
| Maki | ma, meaning true, plus ki, meaning hope | Steady and hopeful, with a bright push forward |
| Mai | mai, meaning dance | Light, graceful, and rhythmic, with joy in every step |
| Mei Mei | mei, meaning beautiful, repeated for warmth | Bright and memorable, friendly and strong |
| Kasumi | kasumi, meaning mist or haze | Soft, dreamy, and gentle, with quiet strength |
| Momo | momo, meaning peach | Sweet, fresh, and cheerful, with summer warmth |
| Utahime | uta, meaning song, plus hime, meaning princess | Musical and noble, with a voice that lifts a room |
| Shoko | sho, linked to clear glass, plus ko, meaning child | Clear, calm, and caring, with a steady presence |
| Riko | ri, meaning reason or white jasmine, plus ko, meaning child | Thoughtful and tender, with a pure light |
From a 2018 Manga Debut to a Name You Can Use Today
| Stage | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2017 prequel story | A short prequel story, later known as Jujutsu Kaisen 0, set the stage for the main series |
| March 5, 2018 | Gege Akutami began Jujutsu Kaisen in Weekly Shonen Jump, a world where sorcerers fight curses |
| November 25, 2019 | The anime adaptation was announced in Weekly Shonen Jump, with MAPPA as the studio |
| October 3, 2020 | The anime began airing, and Nobara and Maki quickly became favorites around the world |
| December 2021 | The prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 opened in Japan and reached a wider audience |
| July to December 2023 | The second season gave more time to Utahime, Shoko, Mei Mei, and Riko |
| January 2024 | Reports noted 90 million copies in circulation, a sign of how far the series had traveled |
| September 30, 2024 | The final manga chapter appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump, closing the main serialization |
| 2026 name guide | Parents and fans now use these names for babies and characters, choosing meaning first |
The Voices That Give Each Name Its Sound and Spirit
| Character | Voice actor in Japanese |
|---|---|
| Nobara Kugisaki | Asami Seto, who also voiced Chihaya Ayase and Mai Sakurajima with clear strength |
| Maki Zenin | Mikako Komatsu, who brings steady resolve and dry humor to a hardworking fighter |
| Mai Zenin | Marina Inoue, who gives Mai a softer edge shaped by hurt, pride, and sister love |
| Mei Mei | Kotono Mitsuishi, who gives Mei Mei a calm and confident tone for her independent plans |
| Utahime Iori | Yoko Hikasa, who balances teacher authority with warmth and a quick temper |
| Shoko Ieiri | Aya Endo, who keeps Shoko calm, tired, and wry as she heals others |
| Momo Nishimiya | Rie Kugimiya, who gives Momo bright energy, pride, and sharp humor |
| Riko Amanai | Anna Nagase, who gives Riko a bright and youthful voice full of hope |
| Tsumiki Fushiguro | Saori Hayami, who gives Tsumiki a gentle voice that fits her caring role |
How to Say Each Name with Confidence at First Try
| Name | Say it like | Helpful note |
|---|---|---|
| Nobara | noh-bah-rah | Keep all three parts even and soft, with no hard stress |
| Maki | mah-kee | Say the first part short and the second part bright, like key |
| Mai | my | Say it in one smooth sound, just like the English word my |
| Mei Mei | may may | Say both parts the same way, with a bright rhythm |
| Kasumi | kah-soo-mee | Let the middle part stay soft and the last part rise gently |
| Momo | moh-moh | Say both parts the same way, with a round sound |
| Utahime | oo-tah-hee-meh | Take it slowly, with four even parts and a soft ending |
| Shoko | shoh-koh | Keep both parts short and clear, with a calm tone |
| Yuki | yoo-kee | Say the first part like you and the second part like key |
Nicknames That Grow from Childhood to Adulthood
- Nobara shortens to Bara or Nora, and both keep the rose feeling while staying easy to say.
- Maki shortens to Mak in playful moments, and it keeps the hopeful feeling close to home.
- Mai stays short on its own, and friends often pair it with a middle name for a softer sound.
- Mei Mei shortens to Mei, a bright single sound that works well for school and everyday life.
- Kasumi shortens to Kas or Sumi, and Sumi feels especially soft and warm for a young child.
- Momo stays as a sweet nickname on its own, and it also suits a girl named Momoko.
- Utahime shortens to Uta or Hime, and Uta keeps the music while Hime keeps the noble feeling.
- Shoko shortens to Sho or Koko, and both feel calm and friendly for daily use at home.
- Yuki shortens to Yu in family moments, and Yu feels light and modern for an older girl.
First and Middle Pairings That Flow in English and Japanese
| Pairing | Why it flows |
|---|---|
| Nobara Grace | Grace softens the strong rose sound and gives a calm classic middle name |
| Maki Rose | Rose repeats the flower feeling gently and keeps the full name short |
| Mai Elizabeth | Elizabeth adds length and formality to a short first name |
| Mei Catherine | Catherine adds a steady classic sound and balances the doubled rhythm |
| Kasumi Jane | Jane keeps the full name simple while Kasumi adds mist and mystery |
| Momo Claire | Claire adds clear light to a sweet first name |
| Utahime Pearl | Pearl adds a small jewel feeling to a musical name |
| Shoko Marie | Marie adds a smooth familiar sound to a calm first name |
| Yuki Anne | Anne adds a short classic ending to a bright first name |
Kindred Japanese Names with the Same Brave Spirit
| Name | Plain English meaning | Why it fits this list |
|---|---|---|
| Sakura | Cherry blossom | It shares the flower feeling of Nobara and brings spring and new life |
| Hana | Flower | It is simple and bright, and it suits a sorcery theme built on nature |
| Aoi | Hollyhock flower or blue green | It feels fresh and calm, for a strong and gentle girl |
| Yuna | Gentle and kind, with a jewel feeling in some forms | It feels soft and modern, with a kind heart |
| Megumi | Blessing and grace | It is a feminine name in Japan, even though Megumi Fushiguro is a boy in the story |
| Haru | Spring and sunlight | It feels bright and hopeful, with joy for a brave new start |
| Hikari | Light | It brings a clear shining feeling that fits spirit energy and hope |
| Aiko | Love child | It is tender and classic, with a loving meaning that balances strength |
| Nozomi | Hope and wish | It shares the hopeful feeling of Maki and gives a wish for life |
Choosing a Strong Name without Losing Softness
You do not have to choose between strength and softness when you love this theme. Nobara shows you how a thorny rose can stay lovely, Maki shows you how discipline can stay hopeful, and Kasumi shows you how mist can hide a steady heart. Let the meaning guide you first, and let the sound guide you second, so the name feels right in a classroom, at home, and far into adult life.
Say each favorite name aloud with your last name before you decide. A short last name often pairs well with a longer first name like Utahime, while a longer last name often pairs well with a short first name like Mai or Yuki. Trust the name that still feels warm after you say it many times, because that warmth will last longer than any trend.
Using These Names Outside Japan with Care
These names travel well when you keep the pronunciation simple and share the meaning with pride. Tell teachers and friends that Nobara means wild rose, that Maki means true hope, and that Kasumi means mist, and the name will feel less strange and more storied. A short note on a school form or a kind correction in the first week can save years of mispronunciation.
Respect the Japanese roots by using the plain Roman spelling and avoiding playful spellings that change the sound. Keep Nobara, Maki, and Yuki in their familiar forms, and save creative spelling for a middle name or a nickname at home. That care honors Gege Akutami and the readers who first met these girls in 2018 and 2020.
What Popularity Really Means for These Names
You will not find these names at the top of most baby name charts outside Japan, and that rarity is part of their charm. Their visibility grew after the anime began in October 2020, and reports of 90 million copies in circulation by January 2024 show how far the story traveled. The names feel known without feeling common, so your daughter can explain her name without sharing it with a whole classroom.
Choose popularity for the right reason, and choose it for lasting meaning rather than a short wave of fame. A name like Yuki already has a long life in Japan as snow and happiness, and a name like Momo already has a long life as peach. That longer history gives you a name that will still feel fresh when the current season of shows has faded from memory.
Questions Parents Ask About These Names
Is Nobara a real Japanese name with a real meaning?
Yes, Nobara links to wild rose and thorn, and Gege Akutami used that thorny rose idea for Nobara Kugisaki.
How do you pronounce Maki and Mai without guessing?
Say Maki as mah-kee and Mai as my, with short and even sounds that stay close to the Japanese forms.
Did Jujutsu Kaisen really begin in 2018?
Yes, the manga began on March 5, 2018 in Weekly Shonen Jump, and the MAPPA anime followed on October 3, 2020.
Is Megumi a girl name even though Megumi Fushiguro is a boy in the story?
Yes, megumi meaning blessing is a feminine name in Japan, and the story gives it to a boy as a deliberate and noted exception.
Which middle name flows best with Kasumi?
Kasumi Jane flows best in this guide, because Jane grounds the misty first name with a short and classic middle sound.