Naoki is a popular male given name of Japanese origin. It's composed of two kanji characters: "Nao" (直) which means 'straight' or 'honest', and "Ki" (喜) which signifies 'joy' or 'happiness'. Thus, Naoki can be translated as 'Honesty brings joy'. This name has been widely used in Japan and other East Asian countries, and has gained international recognition due to its positive connotations.
"Naoki was chosen as a baby's name 10 times between 2010 and 2011."