In the name rankings for girls born in September 2026, moon names, Kaede names and Ha names evoking autumn attracted strong interest. 陽葵 ranked first, 葵 second and 琴葉 third.
The survey released by Baby Calendar covers the name rankings for 3,495 girls born in September 2026. Many names in the upper ranks evoke the atmosphere of autumn, highlighting interest in names with a seasonal feel. 陽葵 ranked first, 葵 second and 琴葉 third, with the upper ranks comprising a diverse range of names, including variations in readings.
“Moon names” are names that evoke the moon or night sky. In the September monthly rankings, 結月 ranked No. 4, 葉月 No. 26, and 柚月 and 美月 shared the same rank, while 梛月 and 菜月 also ranked highly. The results suggest an increase in seasonally themed names influenced by the moon-viewing season.
“Kaede names” use kanji that evoke autumn leaves. In the September monthly rankings, names in the 楓 (かえで) group rose. Combinations such as 楓乃, 涼楓, 楓莉 and 楓菜 entered the TOP100, gaining popularity as names that evoke the deepening of autumn.