Takuya

Takuya 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. It is a rare choice in US records.

Takuya at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Takuya

Takuya 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, Takuya first appears in Social Security records in 1987. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3507 in 1988, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 145 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Takuya in US records

First recorded (US)
1987
Best US rank
#3507 in 1988
Peak year
1988
Total since 1880
145

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Takuya mean?

The meaning of Takuya 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 Takuya a boy or girl name?

Takuya is a boy name.

What origin is the name Takuya?

Takuya comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Takuya?

Takuya first appears in US records in 1987. Its best-ever ranking was #3507 in 1988, and 0 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.