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Taiyo
How to Pronounce Taiyo
Pronounced TY-oh /ˈtaɪ.joʊ/Medium
Meaning: From Japanese — variously 'the sun' (taiyo) and 'the great ocean' (depending on the kanji); the meaning varies by the kanji usedLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Taiyo comes from Japanese — variously 'the sun' (taiyo) and 'the great ocean' (depending on the kanji used; routes vary, which we note honestly). A crisp, lyrical Japanese boys' name (said 'TY-oh'; nickname Tai).
In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, the-sun-or-the-ocean at the (kanji-dependent) root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Taiyo mean?
Taiyo is Japanese for 'the sun' (and 'the great ocean' with other kanji); the meaning varies by the kanji, which we note.
How do you pronounce Taiyo?
It's said TY-oh /ˈtaɪ.joʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Taiyo a boy or girl name?
Taiyo is a boy's name.
How popular is Taiyo?
Taiyo is a rare name in the U.S.