Takashi

Takashi is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Takashi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Takashi

Takashi belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Takashi first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1090 in 1925, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 862 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Takashi in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#1090 in 1925
Peak year
1925
Babies named Takashi in 2024
6
Total since 1880
862

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Takashi mean?

The meaning of Takashi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Takashi a boy or girl name?

Takashi is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Takashi?

Takashi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Takashi?

Takashi first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #1090 in 1925, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.