Tamaki
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningoften bracelet · Japanese
Tamaki is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “bracelet”. 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Tamaki would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationTamaki peaked in 1976, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Tamaki you'd meet today is about 49 years old.
- HistoryTamaki first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
US births per million girls, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tamaki
Tamaki is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “often bracelet”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Japanese names
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- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
Questions about the name Tamaki
What does the name Tamaki mean?
Tamaki means “often bracelet” and comes from Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Tamaki?
Tamaki is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Tamaki a boy or girl name?
Both. Tamaki is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Tamaki?
Tamaki is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2012. It peaked at #8,156 in 1976, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Tamaki?
Tamaki is a Japanese gender-neutral name often meaning “bracelet”. 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.