Hanayo is of Japanese origin, meaning "half leaf." It is a unisex name but is more commonly used for females. The name consists of two kanji characters: "hana" (花) which means flower, and "yo" (葉) which means leaf. Thus, Hanayo can be interpreted as a blossoming leaf or half leaf. This name is often associated with grace, beauty, and growth, reflecting the natural imagery of its components.
Hanayo saw an increase in its popularity with 6 births recorded in 1922, compared to just 5 in 1917. Overall, there were 11 babies named Hanayo born over these years.