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