What does Riku mean?
Riku is written with the kanji for “land.”
What does Takumi mean?
Takumi is commonly written with a kanji meaning “artisan” or “skillful,” or as “expand + sea.”
Riku vs Takumi
Which is more popular?
Riku is more popular than Takumi today: about 13 US babies were given the name Riku in 2025, compared with 9 named Takumi.
| Riku | Takumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Land | Skillful artisan |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | REE-koo | tah-KOO-mee |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1996 | 1920 |
| Peak year | 2024 (24) | 2007 (25) |
| In 2025 | 13 | 9 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Riku
Takumi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Riku | Takumi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 121 | 48 |
| 2010s | 180 | 128 |
| 2000s | 145 | 183 |
| 1990s | 37 | 126 |
| 1980s | 0 | 8 |
| 1920s | 0 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riku or Takumi more popular?
Riku is more popular than Takumi today: about 13 US babies were given the name Riku in 2025, compared with 9 named Takumi.
What is the difference between Riku and Takumi?
Riku means Land (Japanese origin), while Takumi means Skillful artisan (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Riku or Takumi?
In US records, Riku first appears in 1996 and Takumi in 1920, so Takumi has the longer recorded history.