Holding steady.
Popularity of Takuya since 1987
Babies named Takuya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Takuya is a Japanese masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, with a peak in 1988 when it achieved its highest annual count. Since then, the name has remained exceedingly rare, with fewer than five births per year and a steady trajectory. It has never appeared among the top 1,000 names nationally. The name is typically constructed from two kanji, with the first element often meaning 'billow' or 'eminent' and the second element a phonetic particle, though the specific meaning depends on the characters selected. Takuya reflects a common Japanese naming pattern of pairing a meaningful first character with a second character that often carries a classical or phonetic function. In its country of origin, the name is familiar but not among the most popular, and its usage abroad has been minimal, limited primarily to families of Japanese heritage.
Takuya is a Japanese male given name composed of two kanji characters. The first element, taku (拓 or 卓), can mean 'clear,开拓' or 'eminent, outstanding.' The second element, ya (也 or 哉), is often used for phonetic purposes or can mean 'indeed, truly' as a classical particle. The name became more common in the 1980s and is often written in hiragana for simplicity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taku, Tacchan
Sibling names for Takuya
Names that share Takuya's style, for a brother or sister.
