Screw or whirl
Neji is a Japanese name most commonly associated with the word for 'screw' or 'whirl,' referring to the spiral motion of a vortex. In a cultural context, it often symbolizes rotation, precision, and internal energy. It gained significant international recognition through Japanese popular media.
About 10 boys were named Neji in 2025.
A powerful ninja and prodigy of the Hyuga clan · Naruto
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
