What does Tsubasa mean?
Tsubasa is the Japanese word for “wing.”
What does Itsuki mean?
Itsuki is commonly written with a kanji meaning “tree” or “timber.”
Tsubasa vs Itsuki
Which is more popular?
Tsubasa and Itsuki are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Tsubasa | Itsuki | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wing | Tree, timber |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | tsoo-BAH-sah | EET-soo-kee |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1997 | 2007 |
| Peak year | 1997 (9) | 2013 (13) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Tsubasa
Itsuki
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Tsubasa | Itsuki |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 47 |
| 2000s | 17 | 5 |
| 1990s | 22 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tsubasa or Itsuki more popular?
Tsubasa and Itsuki are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Tsubasa and Itsuki?
Tsubasa means Wing (Japanese origin), while Itsuki means Tree, timber (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Tsubasa or Itsuki?
In US records, Tsubasa first appears in 1997 and Itsuki in 2007, so Tsubasa has the longer recorded history.