What does Haru mean?
Haru is written with kanji for “sun/light” or “spring.”
What does Takumi mean?
Takumi is commonly written with a kanji meaning “artisan” or “skillful,” or as “expand + sea.”
Haru vs Takumi
Which is more popular?
Haru is more popular than Takumi today: about 29 US babies were given the name Haru in 2025, compared with 9 named Takumi.
| Haru | Takumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sun, light; spring | Skillful artisan |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | HAH-roo | tah-KOO-mee |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2003 | 1920 |
| Peak year | 2025 (29) | 2007 (25) |
| In 2025 | 29 | 9 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Haru
Takumi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Haru | Takumi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 147 | 48 |
| 2010s | 128 | 128 |
| 2000s | 37 | 183 |
| 1990s | 0 | 126 |
| 1980s | 0 | 8 |
| 1920s | 0 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Haru or Takumi more popular?
Haru is more popular than Takumi today: about 29 US babies were given the name Haru in 2025, compared with 9 named Takumi.
What is the difference between Haru and Takumi?
Haru means Sun, light; spring (Japanese origin), while Takumi means Skillful artisan (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Haru or Takumi?
In US records, Haru first appears in 2003 and Takumi in 1920, so Takumi has the longer recorded history.