boy's name
Takuma
tah-KOO-mah (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 165
Takuma is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Takuma is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 2007, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1988.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Takuma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 43 |
How Popular Is Takuma?
In 2019, Takuma was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Takuma Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Takuma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Takuma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Takuma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Takuma
- Japanese tah-KOO-mah
Sibling Names for Takuma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Takuma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Takuma
How popular is the name Takuma?
In 2019, Takuma was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Takuma a girl's or a boy's name?
Takuma is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Takuma?
Takuma has 3 syllables.
When was Takuma most popular?
Takuma peaked in 2007, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.