What does Tsubasa mean?
Tsubasa is the Japanese word for “wing.”
What does Asahi mean?
Asahi joins the kanji for “morning” and “sun.”
Tsubasa vs Asahi
Which is more popular?
Asahi is more popular than Tsubasa today: about 13 US babies were given the name Asahi in 2025, compared with 0 named Tsubasa.
| Tsubasa | Asahi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wing | Morning sun |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | tsoo-BAH-sah | ah-SAH-hee |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1997 | 2005 |
| Peak year | 1997 (9) | 2023 (15) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 13 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Tsubasa
Asahi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Tsubasa | Asahi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 71 |
| 2010s | 0 | 45 |
| 2000s | 17 | 5 |
| 1990s | 22 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tsubasa or Asahi more popular?
Asahi is more popular than Tsubasa today: about 13 US babies were given the name Asahi in 2025, compared with 0 named Tsubasa.
What is the difference between Tsubasa and Asahi?
Tsubasa means Wing (Japanese origin), while Asahi means Morning sun (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Tsubasa or Asahi?
In US records, Tsubasa first appears in 1997 and Asahi in 2005, so Tsubasa has the longer recorded history.