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Takumi

♂ Boy

Pronounced tah-KOO-mee /tɑːˈkuːmi/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese boy's name meaning 'artisan' or 'skilled craftsman,' evoking mastery and careful work. Popular in modern Japan.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of mastery: Takumi is Japanese for 'artisan, skilled craftsman' (said 'tah-KOO-mee'). Warm and modern.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningA Japanese boy's name meaning 'artisan' or 'skilled craftsman,' evoking mastery and careful work. Popular in modern Japan.
U.S. rank (2025)#8833 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 504

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919202025

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

Takumi is a popular modern Japanese boy's name meaning 'artisan, skilled craftsman.' It carries a sense of pride in mastery and fine work. Warm and current (said 'tah-KOO-mee').

In the U.S. it appears softly, mostly among Japanese families as a heritage pick. Skilled, warm, and modern.

Did you know? Takumi means 'artisan' or 'skilled craftsman' in Japanese - a name that honors mastery and careful, dedicated work (said 'tah-KOO-mee').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Takumi — Japanese 'artisan, skilled craftsman'

Variations

TakumuTaku

Nicknames

TakuKumi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Takumi mean?

Takumi is Japanese for 'artisan' or 'skilled craftsman.'

How do you pronounce Takumi?

It's said tah-KOO-mee /tɑːˈkuːmi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Takumi a boy or girl name?

Takumi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Takumi?

Takumi is popular in Japan and uncommon for boys in the U.S.

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