What does Asahi mean?
Asahi joins the kanji for “morning” and “sun.”
What does Itsuki mean?
Itsuki is commonly written with a kanji meaning “tree” or “timber.”
Asahi vs Itsuki
Which is more popular?
Asahi is more popular than Itsuki today: about 13 US babies were given the name Asahi in 2025, compared with 0 named Itsuki.
| Asahi | Itsuki | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Morning sun | Tree, timber |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ah-SAH-hee | EET-soo-kee |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2005 | 2007 |
| Peak year | 2023 (15) | 2013 (13) |
| In 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Asahi
Itsuki
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Asahi | Itsuki |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 71 | 5 |
| 2010s | 45 | 47 |
| 2000s | 5 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Asahi or Itsuki more popular?
Asahi is more popular than Itsuki today: about 13 US babies were given the name Asahi in 2025, compared with 0 named Itsuki.
What is the difference between Asahi and Itsuki?
Asahi means Morning sun (Japanese origin), while Itsuki means Tree, timber (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Asahi or Itsuki?
In US records, Asahi first appears in 2005 and Itsuki in 2007, so Asahi has the longer recorded history.