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Takeshi

/ tah-KESH-ee /
Boy japanese 3 syllables
Meaning
Takeshi means Warrior / military (japanese).
Gender
Boy
Origin
japanese
Pronunciation
tah-KESH-ee
Popularity of Takeshi in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Takeshi first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1924, when 42 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Takeshi popular?

Vintage Takeshi is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1924.

US babies given the name Takeshi, by decade
2020s 15
2010s 51
2000s 66
1990s 30
1980s 42
1970s 27
1960s 7
1940s 8
1930s 75
1920s 270
1910s 117

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Takeshi mean?

A Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen; it is commonly written with 武 'military, warrior' or 猛 'fierce'. The martial reading applies only to those characters.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Takeshi mean?

Takeshi means Warrior / military. A Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen; it is commonly written with 武 'military, warrior' or 猛 'fierce'. The martial reading applies only to those characters.

What is the origin of the name Takeshi?

Takeshi is of japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Takeshi?

Takeshi is pronounced “tah-KESH-ee.”

Is Takeshi a boy or a girl name?

Takeshi is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Takeshi a popular name right now?

Takeshi is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1924.

When was the name Takeshi most popular?

Takeshi was most popular in 1924, when about 42 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Takeshi?

Names similar to Takeshi include Kenta, Haru, Tatsuo, Takumi, Riku.

What names go well with Takeshi?

japanese names that pair well with Takeshi include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.