This book presents 1000 of the most popular American female names, as published by the U.S. Social Security Administration, transliterated into Japanese katakana.

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What This Book Is

This book presents the 1,000 most popular American female names, based on U.S. Social Security Administration data, transliterated into Japanese katakana—the writing system used for foreign names.

Katakana is one of the three Japanese writing systems and is commonly used for foreign names and loanwords. In this book, katakana is used to show how American names are typically written and pronounced in Japanese.

Japanese transliteration follows sound, not meaning. Each English syllable is approximated using the closest Japanese sounds, resulting in spellings that reflect pronunciation rather than English spelling.

For example:

• Emily → エミリー (Emirii)
• Jennifer → ジェニファー (Jenifā)

All entries follow standard modern usage and are arranged alphabetically by English name.

Why People Find This Book Useful

Without guidance, writing names in katakana often feels like guessing. English sounds do not always map cleanly into Japanese, and small details like long vowels or consonant endings matter.

This book removes that uncertainty. It gives readers a clear, consistent reference they can trust.

More importantly, it’s a book people actually use.

How People Actually Use This Book

In Schools, Dojos, and Community Spaces

A karate school owner keeps the book in the lobby. Students and parents flip through it looking for names. Name badge pages are photocopied and used for belt tests, camps, and events. Japanese starts to feel friendly instead of intimidating.

An elementary school teacher uses the book during a Japan unit. Students find their names, color them, cut them out, and make badges. Even kids who struggle with writing feel proud seeing their name in another script.

A middle school art teacher uses the book for posters, stickers, and notebook covers. Because the spellings are consistent, students stop guessing and start understanding how sounds map across languages.

A library program coordinator places the book out during cultural events. People of all ages browse it. It functions as a reference, an activity book, and a conversation starter.

In Restaurants, Studios, and Creative Work

A Japanese restaurant owner keeps the book near the host stand. While guests wait, they browse names, look up friends and family, compare spellings, and take photos of pages. It sparks conversation and smiles.

A graphic designer uses the book when clients need katakana names. Instead of guessing, they check the book and move forward with confidence.

In Personal and Everyday Moments

A Japanese language tutor gives the book to beginners who feel overwhelmed. Looking up their own name becomes the hook that lowers the barrier to learning.

A martial arts instructor who doesn’t teach Japanese language still shares the book informally. Kids love seeing their names written this way, and cultural respect becomes tangible.

A caregiver or thoughtful friend looks up a friend’s name, takes a photo of the page, and shares it as a small, meaningful gesture.

A parent sees their child bring the book home and immediately look up everyone in the family. For the first time, writing something non-English feels exciting.

What You Can Use This Book For

People use this book to:

• Find how their name—or someone else’s—is written in Japanese
• Learn katakana sound patterns naturally
• Support classes, clubs, and cultural events
• Inspire art, calligraphy, tattoos, and design
• Make Japanese feel accessible and personal
  

It works as a reference, a learning aid, and a shared experience.

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Note: Katakana names in this book are provided for learning, reference, and inspiration. For professional naming advice or formal applications, consult a naming specialist at GoodCharacters.com.