Shigeki
Meaningoften flourishing tree · Japanese
Shigeki is a Japanese boy name often meaning “flourishing 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?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shigeki would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationShigeki peaked in 1921, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryShigeki first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
US births per million boys, 1919–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Shigeki
Shigeki is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often flourishing tree”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. 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 Shigeki
What does the name Shigeki mean?
Shigeki means “often flourishing tree” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Omar (“flourishing, long-lived”), Umar (“life, flourishing”), Florencio (“flourishing”) and Florentino (“blooming, flourishing”).
What is the origin of the name Shigeki?
Shigeki is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Shigeki a boy or girl name?
Shigeki is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shigeki?
Shigeki is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1921. It peaked at #2,986 in 1921, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Shigeki?
If you like Shigeki, you might also like Omar, Umar, Florencio and Florentino.
What should I know before naming my baby Shigeki?
Shigeki is a Japanese boy name often meaning “flourishing 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.