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Names Like Imae
24 similar names matched by popularity and Japanese origin — Imae is a Japanese feminine given name derived from kanji characters that typically combine "i" (い) with "mae"….
How we find these: names ranked close to Imae in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Imae
Rank #2,841
Eiri “Eiri is a Japanese given name meaning "spirit" or "ethereal," derived from the Japanese e…”
Rank #2,844
Oshin “The given name 'Oshin' is derived from the Japanese word 'Ōshin', which means 'great divi…”
Rank #2,847
Gokan “Gokan is a Japanese given name composed of the kanji characters "go" (五, meaning five) a…”
Rank #2,830
Emiko “The given name 'Emiko' means "blessed child" or "smile child" in Japanese, derived from t…”
Rank #2,852
Hisashi “Hisashi (久) is a Japanese masculine given name meaning "long-lasting" or "eternal," deri…”
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Bitou “Bitou means "nose" or "snout" in Japanese, derived from the root words "bi" (鼻) referrin…”
Rank #2,827
Soya “Soya derives from the Japanese word "sōya" (そや), meaning "soy" or referencing the soybe…”
Rank #2,859
Atsushi “The name 'Atsushi' (written as 篤 or 淳 in Japanese) means "sincere, kind, or warm-hearte…”
Rank #2,859
Shin “The given name 'Shin' primarily means "faith" or "belief" in Korean (from the Sino-Korean…”
Rank #2,859
Kohki “Kohki is a Japanese given name typically written with kanji characters meaning "light" (…”
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Oku “Oku is a Japanese given name meaning "interior," "back," or "deep," derived from the Chin…”
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Shozo “Shozo is a Japanese male given name typically written with kanji characters that convey m…”
Rank #2,863
Kaimen “Kaimen is a Japanese given name meaning "ocean gate" or "sea gate," derived from the kanj…”
Rank #2,863
Riken “Riken is a Japanese given name meaning "strength" or "power," derived from the kanji char…”
Rank #2,863
Shingo “Shingo is a Japanese given name typically meaning "true/real" (shin) + "individual/one" (…”
Rank #2,868
Taigen “Taigen (泰賢 or similar kanji combinations) is a Japanese name meaning "great" or "peacef…”
Rank #2,879
Asuna “The name 'Asuna' is of Japanese origin, typically meaning "tomorrow" (明日, asu) combined…”
Rank #2,800
Matsue “Matsue (松江) is a Japanese name composed of the characters 松 (matsu, meaning "pine tree…”
Rank #2,883
Eiji “The name 'Eiji' is a Japanese masculine given name typically meaning "excellent second so…”
Rank #2,888
Shizuka “Shizuka (静香 or 静か) derives from Japanese and means "quiet" or "peaceful," combining t…”
Rank #2,901
Hideo “The name 'Hideo' is a Japanese masculine given name meaning "excellent man" or "splendid …”
Rank #2,901
Yusuke “Yusuke is a Japanese masculine given name typically meaning "helpful" or "assisting" (fro…”
Rank #2,902
Mitsugi “Mitsugi is a Japanese given name composed of characters that typically mean "three" (mits…”
Rank #2,780
Yuko “Yuko is a Japanese feminine given name composed of various kanji combinations, most commo…”
Brother names for Imae
Same cultural background as Imae, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
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Ren “Ren derives from Japanese and means "lotus" or "benevolence," rooted in the kanji charact…”
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Yamato “Yamato (大和) means "great harmony" or "great peace," derived from the Japanese character…”
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Minato “Minato (湊人, 水戸, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese given name derived from ka…”
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Haruto “Haruto combines the Japanese kanji "遥" (haru, distant, far-reaching) and "大" (to, great…”
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Asahi “The name 'Asahi' means "morning sun" or "rising sun" in Japanese, derived from the kanji …”
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Yuma “Yuma originates from the Yuman language family and means "son of the chief" or refers to …”
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Itsuki “The name 'Itsuki' (written as 樹 or 生, among other kanji) is a Japanese given name meani…”
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Yuto “Yuto combines the Japanese kanji "優" (yu, gentle, superior) and "斗" (to, dipper — also …”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Imae" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Imae include Eiri, Oshin, Gokan.
What is the origin of the name Imae?
Imae is a Japanese name. Imae is a Japanese feminine given name derived from kanji characters that typically combine "i" (い) with "mae" (前), meaning "before" or "in front of," though the specific meaning depends on the kanji used.
What are good brother names for Imae?
If Imae is used for one child, Ren is a well-matched Brother name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.