What does Yamato mean?
Yamato means “great harmony,” an ancient poetic name for Japan itself.
What does Itsuki mean?
Itsuki is commonly written with a kanji meaning “tree” or “timber.”
Yamato vs Itsuki
Which is more popular?
Yamato and Itsuki are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Yamato | Itsuki | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Great harmony | Tree, timber |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | yah-MAH-toh | EET-soo-kee |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2000 | 2007 |
| Peak year | 2007 (11) | 2013 (13) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Yamato
Itsuki
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Yamato | Itsuki |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 5 |
| 2010s | 57 | 47 |
| 2000s | 62 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Yamato or Itsuki more popular?
Yamato and Itsuki are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Yamato and Itsuki?
Yamato means Great harmony (Japanese origin), while Itsuki means Tree, timber (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Yamato or Itsuki?
In US records, Yamato first appears in 2000 and Itsuki in 2007, so Yamato has the longer recorded history.