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Takashi

♂ Boy

Pronounced tah-KAH-shee /tɑ.ˈkɑ.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen but commonly reads as 'noble; esteemed; prosperous' (from characters such as those for 'noble/high' or 'prosperity'). A long-established masculine name in Japan.Low

In 30 seconds: An established Japanese name: Takashi reads as 'noble; prosperous; esteemed' (said 'tah-KAH-shee'). Dignified and traditional.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningA Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen but commonly reads as 'noble; esteemed; prosperous' (from characters such as those for 'noble/high' or 'prosperity'). A long-established masculine name in Japan.
U.S. rank (2024)#12136 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 862

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192619132024

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

Takashi is a classic Japanese boy's name whose meaning depends on the characters written for it, often 'noble; high; esteemed' or 'prosperous.' It has been carried by many notable Japanese men and reads as dignified and traditional (said 'tah-KAH-shee').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried mainly by Japanese and Japanese-heritage families. Rare, dignified, and traditional.

Did you know? Takashi's meaning shifts with the kanji chosen, but it commonly reads as 'noble' or 'esteemed' — a long-established masculine name in Japan (said 'tah-KAH-shee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Takashi — Japanese 'noble; prosperous; esteemed'; meaning varies by kanji

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Takashi mean?

Takashi is a Japanese name commonly read as 'noble; esteemed; prosperous,' with the exact sense depending on the kanji chosen.

How do you pronounce Takashi?

It's said tah-KAH-shee /tɑ.ˈkɑ.ʃi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Takashi a boy or girl name?

Takashi is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Takashi?

Takashi is a rare name for boys in the U.S., carried mostly by Japanese-heritage families.

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