What does Asahi mean?
Asahi joins the kanji for “morning” and “sun.”
What does Tsubasa mean?
Tsubasa is the Japanese word for “wing.”
Asahi vs Tsubasa
Which is more popular?
Asahi is more popular than Tsubasa today: about 13 US babies were given the name Asahi in 2025, compared with 0 named Tsubasa.
| Asahi | Tsubasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Morning sun | Wing |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ah-SAH-hee | tsoo-BAH-sah |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2005 | 1997 |
| Peak year | 2023 (15) | 1997 (9) |
| In 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Asahi
Tsubasa
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Asahi | Tsubasa |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 71 | 0 |
| 2010s | 45 | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Asahi or Tsubasa more popular?
Asahi is more popular than Tsubasa today: about 13 US babies were given the name Asahi in 2025, compared with 0 named Tsubasa.
What is the difference between Asahi and Tsubasa?
Asahi means Morning sun (Japanese origin), while Tsubasa means Wing (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Asahi or Tsubasa?
In US records, Asahi first appears in 2005 and Tsubasa in 1997, so Tsubasa has the longer recorded history.