What does Riki mean?
Riki is written with the kanji for “power” or “strength.”
What does Daichi mean?
Daichi joins the kanji for “great” and “land” or “earth.”
Riki vs Daichi
Which is more popular?
Riki and Daichi are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Riki | Daichi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Power, strength | Great land |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | REE-kee | DAH-ee-chee |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1948 | 1990 |
| Peak year | 1993 (17) | 2009 (15) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Riki
Daichi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Riki | Daichi |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27 | 67 |
| 2000s | 116 | 88 |
| 1990s | 106 | 71 |
| 1980s | 94 | 0 |
| 1970s | 28 | 0 |
| 1960s | 16 | 0 |
| 1950s | 40 | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riki or Daichi more popular?
Riki and Daichi are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Riki and Daichi?
Riki means Power, strength (Japanese origin), while Daichi means Great land (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Riki or Daichi?
In US records, Riki first appears in 1948 and Daichi in 1990, so Riki has the longer recorded history.