Tatsuya
Meaningoften accomplished · Japanese
Tatsuya is a Japanese boy name often meaning “accomplished”. 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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- GenerationTatsuya peaked in 1994, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Tatsuya you'd meet today is about 31 years old.
- HistoryTatsuya first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
US births per million boys, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tatsuya
Tatsuya is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often accomplished”. 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 Tatsuya
What does the name Tatsuya mean?
Tatsuya means “often accomplished” and comes from Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Tatsuya?
Tatsuya is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Tatsuya a boy or girl name?
Tatsuya is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tatsuya?
Tatsuya is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #5,109 in 1994, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Tatsuya?
Tatsuya is a Japanese boy name often meaning “accomplished”. 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.