Takumi
Meaningartisan, skilled craftsman · Japanese
Takumi is a Japanese boy name meaning “artisan, skilled craftsman”. 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.
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- Word funTakumi doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Takumi would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationTakumi peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Takumi you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Takumi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTakumi first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
US births per million boys, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Takumi
Takumi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “artisan, skilled craftsman”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. 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 Takumi
What does the name Takumi mean?
Takumi means “artisan, skilled craftsman” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Fabrizio (“craftsman”), Wright (“craftsman”), Fabricio (“craftsman”) and Fabrice (“craftsman”).
What is the origin of the name Takumi?
Takumi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Takumi a boy or girl name?
Takumi is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Takumi.
How popular is the name Takumi?
Takumi ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1996, when it reached #3,107. Over the last five years it has slipped 176 places.
What names are similar to Takumi?
If you like Takumi, you might also like Fabrizio, Wright, Fabricio and Fabrice.
What should I know before naming my baby Takumi?
Takumi is a Japanese boy name meaning “artisan, skilled craftsman”. 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.