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