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Tatsuki

♂ Boy

Pronounced taht-SOO-kee /tɑtˈsuː.ki/Medium

Meaning: Tatsuki is a Japanese boys' name whose meaning shifts with the characters used, often combining elements like 'dragon' (tatsu) and 'tree' or 'moon' (ki). Meaning depends on writing, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A striking Japanese name: Tatsuki can blend 'dragon' and 'tree' (said 'taht-SOO-kee'). Its meaning shifts with the writing, which we note.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningTatsuki is a Japanese boys' name whose meaning shifts with the characters used, often combining elements like 'dragon' (tatsu) and 'tree' or 'moon' (ki). Meaning depends on writing, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#13674 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122025

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

Tatsuki is a modern-feeling Japanese name whose sense depends on the characters used, often pairing 'dragon' with 'tree' or 'moon.' Because the writing sets the meaning, we note the variation (said 'taht-SOO-kee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a boys' name, mostly in families of Japanese heritage. Rare here, contemporary in Japan.

Did you know? Tatsuki is a Japanese boys' name that can join tatsu ('dragon') with elements like 'tree' or 'moon' — its meaning changes with the characters chosen, which we note (said 'taht-SOO-kee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Tatsuki — Japanese; 'dragon'/'tree' elements; meaning varies by writing

Variations

TatukiTazuki

Nicknames

TatsuTaki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tatsuki mean?

Tatsuki is a Japanese name often blending 'dragon' with 'tree' or 'moon'; the meaning depends on the characters used, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tatsuki?

It's said taht-SOO-kee /tɑtˈsuː.ki/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tatsuki a boy or girl name?

Here Tatsuki is used as a boy's name, as it typically is in Japan.

How popular is Tatsuki?

Tatsuki is rare for boys in the U.S. and used in Japan.

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