What does Tsubasa mean?
Tsubasa is the Japanese word for “wing.”
What does Daichi mean?
Daichi joins the kanji for “great” and “land” or “earth.”
Tsubasa vs Daichi
Which is more popular?
Tsubasa and Daichi are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Tsubasa | Daichi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wing | Great land |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | tsoo-BAH-sah | DAH-ee-chee |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1997 | 1990 |
| Peak year | 1997 (9) | 2009 (15) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Tsubasa
Daichi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Tsubasa | Daichi |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 67 |
| 2000s | 17 | 88 |
| 1990s | 22 | 71 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tsubasa or Daichi more popular?
Tsubasa and Daichi are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Tsubasa and Daichi?
Tsubasa means Wing (Japanese origin), while Daichi means Great land (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Tsubasa or Daichi?
In US records, Tsubasa first appears in 1997 and Daichi in 1990, so Daichi has the longer recorded history.