What does Minato mean?
Minato is the Japanese word for “harbour,” a recently very popular boys’ name.
What does Daichi mean?
Daichi joins the kanji for “great” and “land” or “earth.”
Minato vs Daichi
Which is more popular?
Minato is more popular than Daichi today: about 12 US babies were given the name Minato in 2025, compared with 0 named Daichi.
| Minato | Daichi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Harbor | Great land |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | mee-NAH-toh | DAH-ee-chee |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2013 | 1990 |
| Peak year | 2016 (18) | 2009 (15) |
| In 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Minato
Daichi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Minato | Daichi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 61 | 0 |
| 2010s | 67 | 67 |
| 2000s | 0 | 88 |
| 1990s | 0 | 71 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minato or Daichi more popular?
Minato is more popular than Daichi today: about 12 US babies were given the name Minato in 2025, compared with 0 named Daichi.
What is the difference between Minato and Daichi?
Minato means Harbor (Japanese origin), while Daichi means Great land (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Minato or Daichi?
In US records, Minato first appears in 2013 and Daichi in 1990, so Daichi has the longer recorded history.