Itsuki
Meaningtree · Japanese
Itsuki is a Japanese boy name meaning “tree”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funItsuki starts and ends with the same letter, I. A neat little bookend.
- GenerationItsuki peaked in 2013, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Itsuki you'd meet today is about 12 years old.
- HistoryItsuki first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Itsuki
Itsuki is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “tree”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Itsuki
What does the name Itsuki mean?
Itsuki means “tree” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Oliver (“olive tree”), Willow (“willow tree”), Juniper (“juniper tree”) and Alani (“orange tree”).
What is the origin of the name Itsuki?
Itsuki is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Itsuki a boy or girl name?
Itsuki is a boy name.
How popular is the name Itsuki?
Itsuki is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2020. It peaked at #6,241 in 2013, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Itsuki?
If you like Itsuki, you might also like Oliver, Willow, Juniper and Alani.
What should I know before naming my baby Itsuki?
Itsuki is a Japanese boy name meaning “tree”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.