Masataka
Meaningoften just and noble · Japanese
Masataka is a Japanese boy name often meaning “just and noble”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Masataka has the name Asa hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Masataka would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationMasataka peaked in 1995, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Masataka you'd meet today is about 30 years old.
- HistoryMasataka first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Masataka
Masataka is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often just and noble”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, 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 Masataka
What does the name Masataka mean?
Masataka means “often just and noble” and comes from Japanese. Names built around “noble” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Allison (“noble”), Arya (“noble”), Bryan (“possibly noble, strong”) and Brian (“possibly noble, strong”).
What is the origin of the name Masataka?
Masataka is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Masataka a boy or girl name?
Masataka is a boy name.
How popular is the name Masataka?
Masataka is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1995. It peaked at #8,868 in 1995, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Masataka?
If you like Masataka, you might also like Allison, Arya, Bryan and Brian.
What should I know before naming my baby Masataka?
Masataka is a Japanese boy name often meaning “just and noble”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.