Tsukasa
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningdirector, official · Japanese
Tsukasa is a Japanese gender-neutral name meaning “director, official”. 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: Tsukasa has the name Asa hiding inside it.
- GenerationTsukasa peaked in 1919, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryTsukasa 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.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tsukasa
Tsukasa is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “director, official”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. 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 Tsukasa
What does the name Tsukasa mean?
Tsukasa means “director, official” and comes from Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Tsukasa?
Tsukasa is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Tsukasa a boy or girl name?
Both. Tsukasa 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 Tsukasa?
Tsukasa is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2003. It peaked at #4,168 in 1919, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Tsukasa?
Tsukasa is a Japanese gender-neutral name meaning “director, official”. 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.