Tsubasa
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningwings · Japanese
Tsubasa is a Japanese gender-neutral name meaning “wings”. 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?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Tsubasa has the name Asa hiding inside it.
- GenerationTsubasa peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Tsubasa you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
- HistoryTsubasa first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tsubasa
Tsubasa is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “wings”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, 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. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese names
- 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 Tsubasa
What does the name Tsubasa mean?
Tsubasa means “wings” and comes from Japanese. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Narae (“wings”).
What is the origin of the name Tsubasa?
Tsubasa is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Tsubasa a boy or girl name?
Both. Tsubasa 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 Tsubasa?
Tsubasa is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2008. It peaked at #6,100 in 1997, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Tsubasa?
If you like Tsubasa, you might also like Narae.
What should I know before naming my baby Tsubasa?
Tsubasa is a Japanese gender-neutral name meaning “wings”. 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.