Naoki is of Japanese origin and translates to "honour, glory". It's composed of two kanji characters: honour (名) and glory (栄). This name has been popular in Japan for many years, often given to boys due to its masculine tone and positive connotation. Naoki can also be written using the simpler hiragana script as なおき or katakana script as ナオキ. In the Roman alphabet, it's commonly spelled Naoki but may also appear as Naohi or Naoaki. The name is typically associated with individuals who are polite, respectful, and have a sense of pride in their achievements.
"Naoki's popularity as a baby name seems to have peaked between 1991 and 2007 with over 12 births per year. It has since stabilized around 5-10 births annually, with a recent spike in 2020."