Taiyo

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Taiyo Pronunciation

Taiyo is 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

In 30 seconds: The sun; the ocean: Taiyo is Japanese — variously 'the sun' and 'the ocean'. Crisp, lyrical, and warm (said 'TY-oh').

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese — variously 'the sun' (taiyo) and 'the great ocean' (depending on the kanji); the meaning varies by the kanji used

U.S. rank (2024)#6403 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 298

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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.

Did you know? Taiyo means 'the sun' in Japanese (and 'the great ocean' with other kanji) — a crisp, lyrical name (the meaning varies by the kanji chosen, which we note; said 'TY-oh').

Overall data confidence 55%

Japanese name references — Taiyo — kanji-dependent

Variations

TaiyouTaiyoh

Nicknames

Tai

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Japanese

If you like Taiyo…

Kaito— a companion Japanese 'sea' boys' name

Yuto— a sound-neighbor -to Japanese boys' name

Sora— another Japanese nature boys' name

Kayo— another Japanese name

Takai— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Taiyo?

Taiyo is pronounced TY-oh (/ˈtaɪ.joʊ/). Press play above to hear Taiyo said aloud.

How do you say Taiyo?

Taiyo is said TY-oh (/ˈtaɪ.joʊ/). Press play above to hear Taiyo said aloud.

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.

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.