What does Daichi mean?
Daichi joins the kanji for “great” and “land” or “earth.”
What does Itsuki mean?
Itsuki is commonly written with a kanji meaning “tree” or “timber.”
Daichi vs Itsuki
Which is more popular?
Daichi and Itsuki are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Daichi | Itsuki | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Great land | Tree, timber |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | DAH-ee-chee | EET-soo-kee |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1990 | 2007 |
| Peak year | 2009 (15) | 2013 (13) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Daichi
Itsuki
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Daichi | Itsuki |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 67 | 47 |
| 2000s | 88 | 5 |
| 1990s | 71 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Daichi or Itsuki more popular?
Daichi and Itsuki are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Daichi and Itsuki?
Daichi means Great land (Japanese origin), while Itsuki means Tree, timber (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Daichi or Itsuki?
In US records, Daichi first appears in 1990 and Itsuki in 2007, so Daichi has the longer recorded history.