The source of the tree
In its Japanese origin, Kihara is primarily a surname meaning 'tree source' or 'base of the tree.' As a given name in the United States, it is often chosen for its melodic sound and connection to nature. It may also appear in Swahili contexts, though its usage as a feminine first name is most prominent as a modern cross-cultural choice.
Less common today
Kihara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,817 in 2005.
A character from the light novel series · A Certain Magical Index
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
